Physician - Psychiatry - Physician Psychiatrist ( Full & Part-time)

Psychiatrist Position

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

Solano County is seeking Psychiatrists to join Mental Health Services in the Behavioral Health Division!

This position provides regular Monday through Friday hours

On-call time is not required, the County offers 24/7 crisis services through a contracted Crisis Stabilization Unit

Flexible schedules available

Clinic Psychiatrists generally schedule patients for 6.5 hours of an 8 hour work day. Unscheduled time allows for documentation time, telephone calls, or other activities. Administrative support is provided by Medical Assistants and Office Assistants, though the County provides psychiatrists training and the psychiatrist is expected to complete appropriate documentation in the electronic health record for maximum efficiency.

Psychiatrists perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of assigned clients; develop, monitor, and evaluate appropriate treatment plans associated with psychotropic medication strategies and other support services for out-patient clients; perform and monitor a variety of administrative tasks/functions in support of assigned program areas/division services; provide psychiatric consultation or guidance to PA or NP colleagues; and participate as a psychiatric resource/member of inter-disciplinary program teams within the Division/Health and Social Services Department.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Successful completion of a three or four-year psychiatry residency program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, which includes a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the state of California.

AND

For Board Certified Psychiatrist: Possession of a valid certification by the American Board of Psychiatry.

Special Requirements

May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.