Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens / Psychiatrist Job

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: San Jose, CA
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; 1216 hrs/week within MonFri, 8:30a5p; Onsite at least 1 day/week COVERAGE DATES
• 01/01/2026 Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Ages 5+; Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders
• Patient Volume/Census: 610 clients per 7.5-hour day depending on visit type
• Admissions: No
• Phone Consults: Yes, via telehealth as needed
• Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Depression, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; small fraction involves JV220 forms

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Avatar NX
• Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient clinic equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Medical director, nurses, clinicians, case managers
• Support Staff Available: Interdisciplinary clinic team
• Reason for Coverage: Growth

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 3040 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Psychiatric assessments and evaluations
• Medication management, including controlled substances
• Mental status examinations (MSEs)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active CA State License
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
• DEA: Required; authorized to prescribe controlled substances
• Certifications: Flu vaccination; COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Experience: Ability to treat developmental disability + mental health population
• Other Qualifications: Must enter hours in Vemsta platform; strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse populations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform psychiatri