Locum Telemedicine Psychologist

Position Overview: Telemedicine Psychologist & Virtual Care

Specialization: Telemedicine Psychology with Virtual Care Focus

Coverage Duration

Immediate start (ASAP) for a period of 3 months, with potential for extensions in additional 3-month increments

Practice Setting: Outpatient Services Delivered Via Virtual Care

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-Hour Shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Core Responsibilities

• Conducting adult individual therapy sessions

• Performing patient intakes and follow-up consultations

• Proficiency in short-term therapeutic interventions (8-12 weeks) required

• Competence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression is mandatory

• Familiarity with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is beneficial, but training will be provided if necessary

On-Call Responsibilities

No traditional on-call duties; however, practitioners must be able to provide guidance to patients reaching out after hours

Referral Protocol

Patients requiring medication management will be referred to a Psychiatry physician

Patient Volume/Agenda

Anticipated appointment structure—individual sessions scheduled for 1 hour each

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Preference for EPIC experience, though a solid proficiency in general EMR and technology integration is essential.

Credentialing Timeline

Estimated to take approximately 60 days from application submission

Certification Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified and hold ACLS certification (from the American Heart Association). EMDR certification is an asset but not mandatory

Licensure: An Active California State License Is Required