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Job Details
Job Title: Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child)
Location: San Jose, CA
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Starting January 1, 2026 (ongoing, part-time schedule)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12–16 hours per week; flexible schedule within business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5:00p)
Job Overview
Job Title: Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: San Jose, CA
Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Starting January 1, 2026 (ongoing, part-time schedule)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12–16 hours per week; flexible schedule within business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5:00p)
COVERAGE DATES
January 1, 2026 – Ongoing (part‑time coverage, 12–16 hours per week)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders (adult and child populations)
Patient Volume/Census: 6–10 patients per day (depending on follow‑ups vs. new psychiatric evaluations)
Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and related psychiatric conditions
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Outpatient clinic (non‑inpatient setting)
EMR System: Avatar NX
Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient psychiatric evaluation tools and electronic health record system
Specialty Backup Available: Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers for collaborative care
Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team
Reason for Coverage: Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days
Orientation: Required prior to start (virtual or onsite, as arranged with facility)
Compensation & Benefits
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not covered (local/drive‑in candidates preferred)
Required Procedures
Psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs)
Ongoing medication management and treatment planning
Diagnosis and documentation per DSM criteria
Telehealth and in‑person psychiatric consultations
Completion of all required reports and electronic medical records
Job Requirements
Licenses: Active California license required
Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry preferred)
DEA: Authorized to prescribe controlled substances
Certifications: Must be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification
Experience: Prior experience with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders preferred
Other Qualifications: Flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); must enter hours in Vemsta platform; in‑person presence required at least one day per week
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and mental status examinations
Provide diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for assigned clients
Utilize Avatar NX EMR and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines
Collaborate closely with Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers to deliver client‑centered care
Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes per facility standards
Provide telehealth consultations (Zoom) and in‑person clinic visits as scheduled
Participate in quality assurance, improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives
Educate families and caregivers on psychiatric conditions and treatment plans
Prepare legal or court‑related documentation as needed (including JV220 forms)
Maintain a flexible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach consistent with Hope Services’ mission
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Job Details
Job Title: Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child)
Location: San Jose, CA
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Starting January 1, 2026 (ongoing, part-time schedule)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12–16 hours per week; flexible schedule within business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5:00p)
Job Overview
Job Title: Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: San Jose, CA
Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: Starting January 1, 2026 (ongoing, part-time schedule)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12–16 hours per week; flexible schedule within business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5:00p)
COVERAGE DATES
January 1, 2026 – Ongoing (part‑time coverage, 12–16 hours per week)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders (adult and child populations)
Patient Volume/Census: 6–10 patients per day (depending on follow‑ups vs. new psychiatric evaluations)
Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and related psychiatric conditions
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Outpatient clinic (non‑inpatient setting)
EMR System: Avatar NX
Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient psychiatric evaluation tools and electronic health record system
Specialty Backup Available: Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers for collaborative care
Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team
Reason for Coverage: Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days
Orientation: Required prior to start (virtual or onsite, as arranged with facility)
Compensation & Benefits
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not covered (local/drive‑in candidates preferred)
Required Procedures
Psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs)
Ongoing medication management and treatment planning
Diagnosis and documentation per DSM criteria
Telehealth and in‑person psychiatric consultations
Completion of all required reports and electronic medical records
Job Requirements
Licenses: Active California license required
Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry preferred)
DEA: Authorized to prescribe controlled substances
Certifications: Must be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification
Experience: Prior experience with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders preferred
Other Qualifications: Flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); must enter hours in Vemsta platform; in‑person presence required at least one day per week
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and mental status examinations
Provide diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for assigned clients
Utilize Avatar NX EMR and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines
Collaborate closely with Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers to deliver client‑centered care
Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes per facility standards
Provide telehealth consultations (Zoom) and in‑person clinic visits as scheduled
Participate in quality assurance, improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives
Educate families and caregivers on psychiatric conditions and treatment plans
Prepare legal or court‑related documentation as needed (including JV220 forms)
Maintain a flexible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach consistent with Hope Services’ mission
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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