AI summary
LocumTenens.com is seeking a psychiatrist for a July–September locum outpatient assignment supporting adults with severe mental illness via telehealth in Central California. You'll provide evaluations, medication management and follow-ups in a structured community mental health setting using SmartCare EMR, full-time (40 hours/week) with no call. Standout perk: LocumTenens.com offers free clinician services including concierge support and rapid credentialing.
Key skills
Psychiatry (MD)Telehealth psychiatric careOutpatient psychiatric evaluationsMedication managementSmartCare EMRConcurrent documentationAdult severe mental illness (SMI) careFollow-up visit management (30/60/90-minute scheduling)Timely clinical documentation (within 3 business days)
Salary not listed — comparable US locum outpatient psychiatrist telehealth roles commonly pay about $180–$250/hour depending on state, availability, and credentialing speed.
You'll thrive here if you’re comfortable carrying an adult SMI outpatient caseload via telehealth and can document efficiently in SmartCare while working full-time with no call.
Why apply
- No call required
- Telehealth, 40 hours weekly
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Wallet
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-CA Title: MD Dates Needed: July - September Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility
This community mental health facility treats adults with severe mental illness and provides comprehensive psychiatric services through telehealth platforms. The organization maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for remote psychiatric care delivery in a structured community-based environment. About the Facility Location
The facility is located in Central CA near the Coast. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will work remotely for 40 hours per week providing care to an adult patient population using the SmartCare EMR system. This case-carrying position includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits with appointments scheduled for 30, 60, or 90-minute intervals depending on service needs. The clinician must complete all documentation within three business days of each appointment using concurrent documentation practices during appointments. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-10 Support Staff: Yes Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: Telehealth Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: SMI Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30-minute medication checks for adult patients requiring ongoing psychiatric care and medication management Initial Evaluation Time: 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations 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
This community mental health facility treats adults with severe mental illness and provides comprehensive psychiatric services through telehealth platforms. The organization maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for remote psychiatric care delivery in a structured community-based environment. About the Facility Location
The facility is located in Central CA near the Coast. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will work remotely for 40 hours per week providing care to an adult patient population using the SmartCare EMR system. This case-carrying position includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits with appointments scheduled for 30, 60, or 90-minute intervals depending on service needs. The clinician must complete all documentation within three business days of each appointment using concurrent documentation practices during appointments. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-10 Support Staff: Yes Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: Telehealth Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: SMI Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30-minute medication checks for adult patients requiring ongoing psychiatric care and medication management Initial Evaluation Time: 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations 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