Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Van Nuys, California

Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: Friant
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Van Nuys, California at LocumTenens.com summary:
A facility in Van Nuys, California is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage to provide psychiatric medication services, crisis intervention, and individual therapy to adults with serious mental health conditions. The position offers flexible part-time hours, with 2-6 hour days negotiable per week, and a manageable case load of 6-9 patients, emphasizing telehealth services. The role involves working with a support staff and requires initial evaluations lasting 60 minutes, along with 30-minute follow-ups for medication checks.

About the facility



A facility that serves adults who are diagnosed with a serious and chronic mental health condition is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. Services include Psychiatric medication services, Crisis intervention, Individual therapy, Individual Counseling, and Case management.



About the facility location



The facility is located just off HWY 405 near the Van Nuys Airport in California.



About the clinician's workday



The clinician will work 2-6 hour days/week, negotiable on the days of the week they work. The EMR is EXYM. They can expect a max of 9 follow-ups each day. Credentialing takes about 3-5 weeks. Patients are ages 26 and up.



Additional job details

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  Case load/PPD: 6-9
  
  
  
  
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  Support staff: Yes
  
  
  
  
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  Patient population: Adults
  
  
  
  
  
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  Location type: Telehealth
  
  
  
  
  
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  Shift hours: Part time (12 hours)
  
  
  
  
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  Cases treated: SMI w/ severe functional impairments, co-existing problems - substance use disorders, homelessness
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Med checks/follow-up per day: 30 mins
  
  
  
  
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  Initial evaluation time: 60 mins
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Why choose LocumTenens.com?
  
  
  
  Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  
  
  
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  Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  
  
  
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  Digital hub for assignment details
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Keywords:
  psychiatrist, locum tenens, mental health, telehealth, psychiatric services, adult therapy, crisis intervention, Van Nuys, patient counseling, substance use disorders
  

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