
Geriatric Psychiatry Job in Bakersfield, California
Contract Geriatric Psychiatrist — Outpatient Clinic, Bakersfield CA (No Call, Flexible Days)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Profession/Specialty:Geriatric Psychiatry
Location:Bakersfield, California, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
Job ID: PLT-222-01
Location and Setting
- Bakersfield, CA (Kern County)
- Outpatient clinic
- Service setting: Outpatient
- Facility type: General outpatient clinic
- Job type: Contract
- Coverage: Clinical, flexible days, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, no call
- Patients per day: 5–12
- EMR: SmartCare
- Start date: Within one year
Qualifications
- Active California medical license
- Board certified in psychiatry (BC)
- BLS certification
- DEA license
- DEA X-waiver
Core Duties
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of older adult patients
- Diagnose psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions and develop evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and other treatments
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, and follow-up in the electronic medical record (SmartCare)
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
- Apply specialized geriatric psychiatric knowledge to complex or atypical presentations
- Collaborate with and provide clinical direction to multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records
- Perform other duties as assigned
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About Adelphi Locums Organization
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.