Job Summary
Job Description
Specialty: Psychiatrist
Location: Santa Rosa, CA (REMOTE)
Facility: Sonoma County Behavioral Health
Schedule: 20 hours per week (flexible on days but prefer 2 – 10 hour shifts)
Contract Type: 1099 – 13 weeks locums contract
Compensation: $240/hour
Job Description:
The Behavioral Health Psychiatrist provides a full range of counseling and behavioral health services within their scope of practice. They work with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use issues, contributing to their well-being and recovery. The clinician collaborates with other professionals and community partners to ensure comprehensive care for clients. Cases involve persistent mental illnesses with co-occurrences, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression. Initial patient visits require 1.5 hours, while repeat patient visits/medication management take 30 minutes. 5-10 patients per day.
Job Responsibilities
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Offer crisis intervention and support.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed about best practices and evidence-based treatments.
Qualifications
• Board Certification (BC) preferred; Board Eligibility (BE) considered
• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
• Active CA license with clean license history
• Inpatient or outpatient experience with adult patients.
Working Hours