Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fresno, California

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD-225838-MD-CA
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Outpatient
Call Required:

Negotiable
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program delivers outpatient psychiatric and wraparound services to adults living with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. A multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatry, therapy, case management, employment specialists, and peer support delivers care directly in the community, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program employs a culturally sensitive, gender-responsive approach with a focus on medication management, stabilization, and supporting clients in achieving independent living.
About the Facility Location

Fresno offers a range of cultural, natural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include the Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and the Fresno Art Museum, which houses a permanent collection of pre-Columbian artifacts alongside rotating exhibitions. The Tower District serves as a hub for dining, shopping, and nightlife, centered around a landmark Art Deco theater. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore Woodward Park, hike Pincushion Peak for views of the San Joaquin River and Millerton Lake, or drive the 62-mile Blossom Trail through surrounding farmland and fruit orchards.
About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population within a community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, working day shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a preferred Tuesday and/or Thursday schedule, totaling 16 hours per week in a hybrid model. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and medication management follow-up appointments (30 minutes) for adults presenting with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Quarterly on-site visits are preferred given the hybrid nature of the position. Credentialing for this assignment takes approximately 3-5 weeks, and call requirements are negotiable.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:

Variable
Support Staff:

Multidisciplinary team: psychiatry, therapists, case managers, employment specialists, and peer support
Patient Population:

Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule:

TBD
Location Type:

Hybrid
Government:

No
Shift Hours:

Part time (16 hours)
Cases Treated:

Co-occurring substance use disorders;

serious mental illness (SMI);

adult outpatient community-based psychiatric conditions
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
Initial Evaluation Time:

60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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