Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Northwest ofBakersfield, California
Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: Fresno
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-CA Title: MD Dates
Needed: ASAP Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call
Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility A correctional facility is seeking a
forensic psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage starting ASAP. The
facility has a max capacity of 1,232 inmates and houses both males
and females. About the Facility Location The facility is situated
about 12 miles NW of downtown Bakersfield, in a semi-industrial
area. It sits near well-traveled farm roads and is just East of
State Route 99 and West of Route 65 making it accessible via a
short drive on major highways. About the Clinician's Workday The
schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. EMR is
Smartcare and clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board
Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the
Kern County Jail. Client requests services due to MH symptomology
or for competency restoration treatment services. Services are
rendered to clients with a variety of symptomology, including
patients with/ high acuity of mental illness. Additional Job
Details Case Load/PPD: 10-15 Support Staff: Yes Patient Population:
Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive
Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40
hours) Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 Initial Evaluation Time: 60
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for
clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every
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assignment details
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