Psychiatry Physician

Adult Psychiatrist

Location: Barstow, CA
Job Type: Contract
Work Setting: In-Person, Outpatient Clinic

Description

We are seeking an experienced Adult Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care in Barstow, California. This is an in-person contract opportunity with a minimum assignment duration of three months. Candidates available for 32+ hours per week are preferred , although providers available for 20+ hours per week will also be considered.

The psychiatrist will assume medical responsibility for adult patients under their direct care and supervision, delivering evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing follow-up care while collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

About the Facility

Join a collaborative outpatient behavioral health practice dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care for adult patients. The team focuses on comprehensive mental health services, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Compensation

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

Travel expenses reimbursed, including:

• Mileage
• Rental car
• Hotel
• Flight

Malpractice Covered

Job Responsibilities

• Assume medical responsibility for adult patients under direct care and supervision.
• Perform psychiatric intakes and comprehensive assessments using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Request and review medical history and treatment records from outside providers as needed.
• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric follow-up visits and medication management.
• Identify patient needs requiring medical management and review laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and specialty consultations relevant to patient care.
• Manage an appropriate outpatient caseload.
• Prepare detailed documentation of assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and clinical summaries in compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment team discussions.
• Provide consultation, education, and counseling to families, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding routine and emergency psychiatric concerns.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate patient care and consultation services.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, revising, and implementing standardized treatment protocols and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Stay current with developments in psychiatry and communicate relevant clinical updates to providers and leadership.
• Prepare legal documentation, written reports, and provide court testimony when required.
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete additional duties and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA registration (if applicable).
• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and accreditation standards governing psychiatric practice.

Working Hours

• In-person, Outpatient Clinic
• Contract Assignment (3+ Months)
• 32+ hours per week preferred
• 20+ hours per week will be considered

Skills

• Adult Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Diagnostic Assessments
• Medication Management
• Treatment Planning
• Outpatient Mental Health Care
• Patient Follow-up
• Crisis Assessment
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
• Clinical Documentation
• EMR Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Family Counseling
• Care Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Court Documentation and Testimony
• Leadership of Treatment Teams