Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California at LocumTenens.com

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id:  ORD-196189-MD-CATitle:  MDDates Needed:  August - OngoingShift Type:  Day ShiftAssignment Type:  OutpatientCall Required:  NoBoard Certification Required:  NegotiableJob Duration:  LocumsAbout the FacilityA correctional facility is seeking a 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 LocationThe 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 WorkdayThe schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. They would also consider 2 part-time MDs. The EMR is being confirmed; it used to be Cerner. Clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the Kern County Jail. Client request for 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 DetailsCase Load/PPD:  10-15Support Staff:  YesPatient Population:  AdultsCall Ratio/Schedule:  N/ALocation Type:  On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required:  YesGovernment:  NoShift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  30Initial Evaluation Time:  60Why choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:\r\u0009\u0009Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm\r\u0009\u0009Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet\r\u0009\u0009Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist\r\u0009\u0009Digital hub for assignment details