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Psychiatrist
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
Adelphi Locums
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Pediatrician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Clinical Shift
Schedule:
Flexible; 12–16 hrs/week within Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5p;
Onsite at least 1 day/week
- Job Title:
Physician – Psychiatry - Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location:
San Jose, CA - Service Setting:
Outpatient - Coverage Type:
Clinical Only - Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift
Schedule:
Flexible; 12–16 hrs/week within Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5p;
Onsite at least 1 day/week
- ASAP – Ongoing
- Patient Demographics:
Either ages 5 and up (all ages), or pediatric patients ages 5–17 ;
Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders - Patient Volume/Census: 6–10 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
- 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
- Hospital Privileges
Required:
No - Temporary Privileges Available:
No - Credentialing Timeline: 30–40 days
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice covered
- Psychiatric assessments and evaluations
- Medication management, including controlled substances
- Mental status examinations (MSEs)
- 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 - Local/drive-in candidate within 30 miles of ZIP code 95128
- Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and MSEs, providing DSM-based diagnoses
- Provide ongoing medication management for assigned patients
- Use the clinic’s electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines
- Collaborate with medical director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers for coordinated care
- Obtain and review diagnostic data, labs, and consultations relevant to patient treatment
- Prepare detailed written reports, documentation, diagnoses, and summaries as required
- Contribute to individualized treatment planning with clinical staff
- Provide psychiatric services in outpatient clinics via telehealth and in person
- Offer consultation and peer guidance to psychiatrists and therapists as needed
- Consult with clinic leadership regarding policies and treatment-related issues
- Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance improvement activities
- Advise families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment, and intersection with developmental disabilities
- Prepare legal and court-related documents as necessary
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