Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Amergis Locum Tenens summary :

The psychiatric-mental health physician provides comprehensive counseling and behavioral health services, addressing mental health and substance use issues. Working primarily in a remote setting, they engage in collaborative care with other professionals to support individuals with persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. The psychiatrist manages patient visits that vary in length, offering both initial assessments and ongoing medication management.

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 : 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.

Keywords :

psychiatrist, mental health, behavioral health, counseling, substance use, mental illnesses, patient care, telemedicine, clinical psychiatry, addiction treatment