Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Chico, CA
Company: LocumJobsNetwork
Location: Chico
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Chico,
CA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire
for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date:
ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi
Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Chico, California,
95926! Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide hybrid
psychiatric services at an outpatient facility in Oroville/Chico
Area, California. The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric
evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing
psychiatric care for adult patients in a collaborative outpatient
setting. Job Quick Facts: BD-852-03 Profession: Physician
Speciality: Psychiatrist Location: Oroville/Chico Area, CA Facility
Type: Behavioral Health Clinic Service Setting: Outpatient Job
Type: Contract Coverage Type: Tele-psychiatry with one week for on
site visits every month/quarter Shift Schedule: 36 hours/week
(Ideally 8-hour days (8:00 AM 5:00 PM with 1-hour lunch) Call
Schedule: No on call Patient visits: 60 minutes, Follow-up visits:
30 minutes, Maximum of 14 follow-ups/day if schedule is full,
No-show rate: Approximately 25% Documentation/Admin Time: 1 hour
per day included in schedule Start Date: April 1 (Long-term
assignment) Requirements: Active CA license BC/BE DEA License Valid
US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain
California driver's license following hire date per California DMV
regulations Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric evaluations,
formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide ongoing medication management and psychotherapy as needed.
Perform crisis intervention, including prescribing and
administering emergency medications. Collaborate with
multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services
including NPs, counselors, therapists, and case managers. Evaluate
patients for voluntary/involuntary commitment and complete required
documentation. Maintain detailed and compliant medical records,
including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Support
continuity of care for patients engaged in day treatment and
substance use programs. Any other duties as assigned. Top Reasons
to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment Bridge employment gaps or
transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum
assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during
transitional periods. Continuously learn and grow by adapting to
various clinical environments, enhancing your skill set and
versatility. Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from
diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical
experience and cultural competence. Enjoy the flexibility of
short-term assignments, allowing you to test the waters before
committing to permanent positions or long-term contracts. Work in
environments that prioritize ethical practice standards and patient
advocacy, upholding professional integrity and moral principles in
healthcare delivery. 1713575EXPTEMP
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