Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in California Job at LocumTenens.com, Friant, CA

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • Friant, CA

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210502-MD-CA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: June 1st ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Clinic
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This residential treatment facility operates as a ranch-style house serving boys and girls aged 12-17 in a therapeutic community environment. The facility features six beds, designated group therapy rooms, and extensive communal spaces that foster peer learning and community building. The campus includes outdoor recreational amenities such as a pool, barn, and citrus trees, providing physical recreation opportunities in the surrounding mountain areas.

About the Facility Location

Northern California offers diverse recreational opportunities ranging from scenic bay cruises around Alcatraz to exploring coastal attractions like Glass Beach and state parks featuring redwood forests. Visitors can experience unique transportation options such as the Skunk Train scenic railroad and discover natural wonders including striking rock formations and fossil beds. The region provides access to both coastal and mountainous destinations, with whale watching cruises and various outdoor activities available throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for adolescents aged 12-17 in a residential treatment facility with a six-bed capacity. Clinical responsibilities include conducting comprehensive initial evaluations lasting 60-90 minutes, performing 30 medication checks, and managing patients with serious mental illness and dual-diagnosis conditions involving mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician must maintain onsite presence for mandatory Wednesday team meetings while having flexibility for remote work on other scheduled days. The position requires collaboration with nursing staff and utilization of AURA EMR system for documentation and treatment coordination.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 6-8
  • Support Staff: Yes
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (30 hours)
  • Cases Treated: SMI, dual-diagnosis (MH and Sub Use)
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable based on treatment needs
  • Census: Six beds for boys and girls aged 12-17
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 medication checks as part of ongoing treatment
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 60-90 minutes
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

Job Tags

Part time, Locum, Remote work, Shift work, Day shift

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