Psychiatrist Job at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, San Jose, CA

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  • HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Psychiatry Locum Opportunity – San Jose, CA

We are seeking a Locum Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child & Adolescent) for an outpatient setting in San Jose, California . This opportunity offers excellent hourly compensation, schedule flexibility, and a balanced mix of telehealth and in-person care.

Compensation

  • $300/hour (open to higher rates)

Location Requirement

  • Must be local or drive-in within 30 miles of ZIP 95128
  • No fly-in candidates
  • In-person required at least 1 day per week

Schedule

  • 12–16 hours/week (maximum 16 hours currently)
  • Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Highly flexible scheduling (fixed weekly schedule required)
  • Potential for additional hours in Spring 2026
  • Start Date: Tentatively January 2026 (flexible)

Patient Population

  • Either:
  • Ages 5+ (Adult & Pediatric)
  • OR
  • Child & Adolescent only (ages 5–17)
  • Typical volume: 6–10 patients per 7.5-hour shift
  • Common diagnoses include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and limited schizoaffective cases
  • Minimal involvement with JV-220 cases
  • Services provided via outpatient clinic and telehealth (Zoom)

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, MSEs, and diagnoses per DSM guidelines
  • Provide ongoing medication management, including controlled substances
  • Develop and document individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement and peer consultation as needed
  • Prepare clinical and legal documentation when required
  • Educate families and caregivers on diagnoses and treatment plans

Requirements

  • Active California medical license
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Adult and/or Child & Adolescent preferred, not a deal breaker)
  • Eligible for Medi-Cal and Medicare
  • Authorized to prescribe controlled substances
  • Comfortable with EHR systems and telehealth platforms
  • Flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  • Must enter hours via the Vemsta platform

Additional Information

  • Credentialing timeframe: 30–40 days
  • No travel or mileage reimbursement

Job Tags

Hourly pay, 16 hours, Locum, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, 1 day per week,

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