Staff Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist (Full-time/Part-time/1099) - San Leandro, CA

Compensation: $180 - 250 hourly

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a compassionate Psychiatrist to join a highly respected nonprofit mental health clinic in San Leandro, CA. This is a unique opportunity to practice psychiatry in a setting where access, equity, and patient care come first.

We are looking for a provider who values collaboration, community service, and whole-person care. Whether you are seeking full-time work or part-time work (2-3 days per week), we are flexible and eager to support the right fit.

About the Job

You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. This includes evaluating, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions, creating individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and working with a collaborative team of professionals to ensure patients receive holistic, wraparound care.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven Nonprofit: Every patient you treat contributes to building a stronger, healthier community.

• Flexible Scheduling: Full-time preferred, but we welcome part-time providers (as little as 2-3 days/week).

• Supportive, integrated team: Work alongside MDs, NPs, and care staff.

• Impact-driven work: Provide care to underserved populations who otherwise lack access.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, including prescribing and monitoring medications

• Develop and facilitate individualized medical treatment care plans to each patient’s needs, using therapy, medication, or a combination

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients

• Support patients in crisis: De-escalate psychiatric or emotional emergencies with compassion and professionalism

• Ensure accurate documentation: Complete clinical charting, treatment notes, and medication records in a timely manner

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, psychologists, mid-levels, social workers, medical assistants, and support staff

• May serve as a collaborating physician/clinical supervisor for psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as needed

• Incorporate principles and practices of modern clinical psychiatry, including abnormal psychology, diagnostic interviewing, community psychology, and community mental health

• Deliver care that is culturally sensitive and accessible to a diverse patient population

Qualifications

• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) in Psychiatry, with at least one year of post-residency experience

• Active California Medical License (Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board)

• Current DEA certificate in good standing

• Completion of a Psychiatry Residency

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Comfort with EMR systems (training available)

• Malpractice insurance (if contracted as locum)

Schedule:

• Flexible options: full-time (preferred) or part-time (minimum 2-3 days/week)

• Must be able to commit to at least 6 months, with preference for providers who can stay 1 year or longer

• Clinical caseload of up to 25 patients a day, with flexibility depending on schedule

Even if you are not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value dedication to our mission and are open to conversations with providers who share our commitment to community mental health.