Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist Job

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Chico
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Adelphi is seeking a physician to provide hybrid Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and addiction care services for patients in outpatient substance use treatment clinics. The physician will support patients with substance use disorders through medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. Job Quick Facts: BD-852-04 Profession: Physician Speciality: Psychiatrist/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Location: Oroville/Chico Area, CA Facility Type: Behavioral Health Clinic Service Setting: Outpatient Job Type: Contract Coverage Type: Tele-psychiatry with one week for on site visits every month/quarter Shift Schedule: 24 hours/week (Ideally three 8-hour days (8:00 AM 5:00 PM with 1-hour lunch) Call Schedule: No on call Patient Volume:Initial visits: 60 minutes, Follow-up visits: 30 minutes, Maximum of 14 follow-ups/day if schedule is full, No-show rate: Approximately 25% Documentation/Admin Time: 1 hour per day included in schedule Patient Demography: Adults vast majority/ adolescent would be a plus as well Start Date: July 1 (Long-term assignment) Requirements: Active CA license BC/BE in Addiction Medicine OR BC/BE in Psych/IM/FM with Addiction Medicine Experience DEA License Valid US drivers license upon date of application. Must obtain California drivers license following hire date per California DMV regulations Responsibilities: Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans. Prescribe and manage MAT medications including:Buprenorphine / Suboxone, Methadone,Naltrexone / Vivitrol Supervise one Nurse Practitioner Perform crisis intervention, including prescribing and administering emergency medications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services including NPs, counselors, therapists, and case managers. Evaluate patients for voluntary/involuntary commitment and complete required documentation. Maintain detailed and compliant medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Support continuity of care for patients engaged in day treatment and substance use programs. Any other duties as assigned.

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