Psychiatrist

Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary:

The Psychiatrist will perform psychiatric evaluations on a scheduled and emergency basis, develop and implement treatment plans, and work with the treatment team to optimize care for clients. This site is a Children/Youth Outpatient provider open to full time or part time contract.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform intakes and diagnostic interviews on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Make expert diagnosis, interpretation, recommendation in providing consultation to treatment team.
• Participate in clinical staff diagnosis/evaluation of clients in the Outpatient Program.
• Provide medical psychiatric treatment of clients.
• Write prescriptions and monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Be available for consultation and providing information to agencies, which are coordinating their work with that of the clinics.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, medical and non-medical mental health staff, clients and the general public.
• Assure that the clients admitted to clinics require the level of care in which the different programs offer.
• Serve on the Utilization Review Committee as requested.
• Consult as necessary with the Director of Psychiatric Services on unusual, complex or serious cases.
• Meet with the Director of Psychiatric Services on a regular basis.
• Comply with SD/MC standards for chart documentation.
• Participate in general staff meeting as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures as applicable.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred:

• Completion of an approved three (3) year psychiatric residency training program.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Experience working with mental health consumers.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Eligibility for examination and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Valid physician and surgeon license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Eligible to bill for Medicare and Medi-Cal reimbursable services.
• Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and eligibility to drive for the Company preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The principles of methods of psychiatry and general medicine, individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• The use of medications in psychiatric and related conditions.
• Current developments in the field of psychiatry, mental health, alcohol and drug services organizations and procedures.
• The principles and applications of psychiatric social work, clinical psychology, alcohol and drug treatment and various rehabilitation therapies.
• Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using Exym and/or an electronic medical health record is a plus.
• Must be able clearly to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• See well enough (with or without corrected vision) to read fine print, hand-written materials, and a computer screen.
• Speak and hear well enough (with or without assistive device) to converse in person and by telephone.
• Finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms, including ability to use a computer keyboard.
• Have the mobility (with or without assistive device) to stand, sit, crouch, and move from one work area to another.
• Have the strength to lift, carry or push office equipment and supplies used in normal job functions up to 20 lbs.
• Stamina to effectively perform work activities.