$180/hr Starting — Locum Psychiatrist — Community Mental Health Center, Merced, California

Company : Vetted Health

Location : Merced, CA, 95343

Posted Date : 17 October 2025

Job Type : Part Time

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Psychiatrist

Job Details

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-202039-MD-CA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Residential Treatment
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

A community mental health facility is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

About the Facility Location

In Merced, California, explore the picturesque Merced National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching and outdoor activities or visit the Applegate Park Zoo for family-friendly wildlife encounters.

About the Clinician's Workday

A forensic psychiatrist is needed for 1015 hours per week onsite to conduct court-related evaluations, including court reporting, LPS and Murphy LPS evaluations, PC 1369 evaluations, and contested hearings, primarily for court referrals.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 6-8
Support Staff: yes
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: No
Government: No
Shift Hours: Part time (12 hours)

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