Inpatient Psychiatrist - Per Diem Weekends

Pacific Grove • Riverside, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication. Pacific Grove Hospital is a 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The one-story building is situated on 4.5 acres in the heart of Riverside, California. Our private hospital campus treats voluntary patients on three units. All of our units are self-contained with private courtyards, laundry facilities, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms. Caseload: 1.5 units; 34 beds

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) REQUIRED
• Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures
• Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
• Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications
• Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree