Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens / Part-time Telepsychiatry Locum Tenens Job in California Job

Part-time Telepsychiatry Locum Tenens Job in California Jackson and Coker is seeking a Psychiatrist for a flexible, fully remote locum tenens opportunity supporting an outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program in California for 2-3 hours a week. This is a low-hour commitment ideal for a psychiatrist looking to supplement an existing schedule while working with an adolescent and young adult population. Patient Population Ages 12 to 24 Mental health and substance use disorder patients Strong focus on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Primarily stable outpatient patients May provide consultation for patients at higher levels of care when MAT intervention is needed Clinical Responsibilities Prescribe and manage MAT medications, including Suboxone and Vivitrol Provide psychiatric medication management and oversight Consult with clinical treatment staff as needed Provide Medical Director level guidance and consultation Be available for occasional urgent consultation involving withdrawal symptoms or MAT needs Practice Model LPCs and LCSWs provide the majority of ongoing direct patient care Psychiatry role is primarily focused on medication management and clinical consultation Patient encounters are typically around 20 minutes Established EHR system in place Schedule 100% remote Approximately 2 to 3 hours per week Approximately 120 hours annually Afternoon or evening availability preferred Flexible scheduling