Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Northwest of Bakersfield, California at HealthEcareers - Client

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-196189-MD-CA Title: MD Dates Needed: ASAP Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility A correctional facility is seeking a forensic psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage starting ASAP. The facility has a max capacity of 1,232 inmates and houses both males and females. About the Facility Location The facility is situated about 12 miles NW of downtown Bakersfield, in a semi-industrial area. It sits near well-traveled farm roads and is just East of State Route 99 and West of Route 65 -- making it accessible via a short drive on major highways. About the Clinician's Workday The schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. EMR is Smartcare and clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the Kern County Jail. Client requests services due to MH symptomology or for competency restoration treatment services. Services are rendered to clients with a variety of symptomology, including patients with/ high acuity of mental illness. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10-15 Support Staff: Yes Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 Initial Evaluation Time: 60 Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details