Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child)

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: San Jose, CA

• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: Starting January 1, 2026 (ongoing, part-time schedule)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12–16 hours per week; flexible schedule within business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5:00p)

COVERAGE DATES

• January 1, 2026 – Ongoing (part-time coverage, 12–16 hours per week)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders (adult and child populations)

• Patient Volume/Census: 6–10 patients per day (depending on follow-ups vs. new psychiatric evaluations)

• Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and related psychiatric conditions

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: Outpatient clinic (non-inpatient setting)

• EMR System: Avatar NX

• Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient psychiatric evaluation tools and electronic health record system

• Specialty Backup Available: Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers for collaborative care

• Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team

• Reason for Coverage: Growth

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 30–60 days

• Orientation: Required prior to start (virtual or onsite, as arranged with facility)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not covered (local/drive-in candidates preferred)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs)

• Ongoing medication management and treatment planning

• Diagnosis and documentation per DSM criteria

• Telehealth and in-person psychiatric consultations

• Completion of all required reports and electronic medical records

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active California license required

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry preferred)

• DEA: Authorized to prescribe controlled substances

• Certifications: Must be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification

• Experience: Prior experience with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders preferred

• Other Qualifications: Flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); must enter hours in Vemsta platform; in-person presence required at least one day per week

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and mental status examinations

• Provide diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for assigned clients

• Utilize Avatar NX EMR and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines

• Collaborate closely with Medical Director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers to deliver client-centered care

• Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes per facility standards

• Provide telehealth consultations (Zoom) and in-person clinic visits as scheduled

• Participate in quality assurance, improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives

• Educate families and caregivers on psychiatric conditions and treatment plans

• Prepare legal or court-related documentation as needed (including JV220 forms)

• Maintain a flexible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach consistent with Hope Services’ mission

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