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Psychiatry Locums Job Child & Adolescent and Adult Outpatient Coverage in the Bay Area

We are seeking a psychiatrist for child & adolescent and adult in-person outpatient coverage for 8-12 hours a week (preferably 8 hours, if possible) starting ASAP and ongoing. Approximately 25% of patients are children and adolescents, ages 5-17, and approximately 75% are adults. The role involves serving patients with developmental disabilities who also have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis.

Job Description

• Strongly prefer child-trained psychiatrists who will also see adults, but may consider an adult psychiatrist with extensive experience treating children ages 5 and up.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Hours: 9 AM - 4:30 PM or 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
• No call required.
• Initial psychiatric evaluations are 90 minutes for children with 45-minute follow-ups. Adult psychiatric evaluations are 60 minutes with 30-45 minute follow-ups.
• Candidates must be technologically savvy to check email, navigate a smartphone, and learn electronic health records (Avatar).
• Credentialing takes approximately 4 weeks.
• Six-month minimum assignments preferred, but longer assignments are better.

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Top-rated malpractice insurance
• In-house travel agency
• 24/7 recruiter availability
• Experienced in-house privileging coordinators

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