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Adult Forensic Outpatient + Residential Treatment Locums

Location: Greater Los Angeles Area

Job Description:

• Starts ASAP and ongoing for 8-10 hours a month
• Adult forensic mostly outpatient coverage with possibly some residential treatment coverage
• Some patients have drug treatment needs and other co-occurring disorders and some transitional housing patients with severe mental illness
• Outpatient and residential treatment programs are located on the same campus
• Will allow a hybrid of onsite and remote tele psychiatry using Zoom
• Onsite services will be for initial evaluations and giving monthly neuroleptic medication injections
• Follow-ups can be done via remote tele psychiatry
• Two days per month for 4-5 hours per day - prefer one day to be Wednesdays, if possible
• If necessary, can be flexible regarding days/hours worked between 8A-5P, Monday through Friday
• No call
• One to two hours for initial evaluations, depending on the patient, and 30 minutes to one hour for medication follow-ups
• Required to give monthly neuroleptic medication injections to patients who need them
• No medical staff onsite, need a doctor willing to administer these medications for residents
• Electronic medical record system, EXYM, so you must be computer literate
• Takes just a few days for credentialing, which includes a background check (not live scan) and a TB test
• Board Certification is preferred, but not required
• Most patients are veterans plus a handful of non-veterans
• Prefer 3 to 6 month minimum assignments, but the longer the assignment, the better, up to one year, if possible

Professional Development:

• Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence

Benefits:

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
• In-House Travel Agency
• 24/7 Recruiter Availability
• Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators