Contract Physican

Butte County•Oroville, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an At-Will qualified Contract Physician with relevant clinical experience and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a contractual capacity. This is an At-Will position, meaning employment can be ended at any time by either party, subject to applicable law. A training and experience evaluation may be used to rank candidates, so applicants should provide thorough responses to supplemental questions, detailing all qualifying work experience in the 'Work Experience' section. This role provides a variety of medical specialist services, including direct psychiatric care and treatment for patients with complex disorders, conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulating diagnoses, determining patient needs, and prescribing treatment.

Requirements

Principles and practices of psychiatric medicine and treatment, including interviewing and assessing patients, and conducting individual, family and group counseling.
Principles of providing clinical or functional direction and training.
Medical protocols and treatment used in the care of individuals who experience behavioral disorders and/or chemical dependency.
Principles of adult and child psychology.
Principles and techniques of narcotic and other drug administration and their effect.
Laws and regulations related to patient’s rights, voluntary or involuntary treatment and commitment for treatment including criteria for commitment.
Community resources and agencies providing support services for the behaviorally ill or disabled.
Medical recordkeeping and documentation including patient charting.
Medi-Cal regulations and documentation for medical necessity.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Ability to provide professional leadership for the County’s Behavioral Health programs.
Ability to train staff in following medical protocols and psychiatric treatment procedures.
Ability to assess client mental status and make accurate evaluations.
Ability to analyze crisis situations in a prompt and concise manner to facilitate appropriate treatment and referrals.
Ability to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans; review and approve plans developed by other treatment staff.
Ability to evaluate patients for medication needs and reactions.
Ability to prepare detailed case summaries and documentation and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Ability to protect patient’s rights and provide advocacy for those striving to overcome behavioral health challenges.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Graduation from an American Medical Association certified school of medicine or osteopathy in good standing, and successful completion of an approved residency.
Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.
Valid US driver’s license upon date of application.
Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of medical specialist services, including direct psychiatric care and treatment for patients with complex and difficult disorders necessitating behavioral health clinical intervention.
Conducts psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, determines therapeutic and medical needs of patients and prescribes treatment.
Prepares and maintains detailed documentation of patient evaluations, prognosis, progress and treatment, consistent with Medi-Cal standards.
Performs crisis intervention as required; assists clinical staff in mitigating crisis situations; prescribes and administers medication to patients in crisis situations.
Evaluates patients for voluntary and involuntary commitment; signs commitment for clients requiring hospitalization.
Provides direction and training for assigned staff, interns, and/or residents; participates in staff, intern, and/or resident training and quality assurance; develops, follows and instructs others in appropriate medical protocols.
Performs detailed patient record documentation; prepares intake and discharge summaries, clinical and progress notes, and treatment plans.
Provides expert witness court testimony and consultation to various child and adult service programs and agencies.
Serves on utilization review, quality assurance, and other committees defined in by-laws.
Ensures patient cases are handled in conformance with court and law enforcement regulations and applicable laws and regulations affecting behavioral health patients; provides expert witness court testimony.
Provides medical/psychiatric services to County jail, juvenile hall, day treatment programs, substance abuse programs, and other programs as needed.
Serves as case coordinator for patients or clients, as assigned.