Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in California

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in California! About The Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-196189-MD-CA Title: MD Dates Needed: August - Ongoing 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 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. 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 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 Contact: 1645822EXPPLAT About LocumTenens.com The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Psychiatrist, Location:Los Angeles, CA-90040

Location: Los Angeles, California, US

Posted Date: 9/16/2025