Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility West of Bakersfield, California

Application ends: May 19, 2026
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About the facility A county facility is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage, onsite or remote.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

About the facility location The facility is located west of Bakersfield, California near The Kern River.

About the clinician’s workday The clinician is expected to work Monday
– Friday from 8:00am
– 5:00pm, treating CMH Adult patients.

The clinician must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Facility is open to having someone onsite or remote.

If remote, an MA is assigned to the clinician to assist with day to day duties.

An MA is NOT provided for onsite coverage however, clinic staff will assist with scheduling, etc.

The EMR is Smartcare.

Additional job details Case load/PPD: 9-13 Support staff: Yes, Case Managers and Therapists.

If the provider is remote an MA is assigned to them to assist with day to day.

Patient population: Adults Location type: On-Site Shift hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases treated: Client with varying diagnosis (CMH) Med checks/follow-up per day: 30 mins Initial evaluation time: 90 mins Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details