Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Part-Time | Geriatric Behavioral Health
About The Position
Access Healthcare Associates (AHA), in partnership with Brigade Health, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to support the behavioral health needs of older adults in assisted living, memory care, and senior living communities throughout Ventura County and Los Angeles. This unique role combines psychiatric consultation, collaborative physician supervision, telemedicine support, and periodic in-person rounding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without the demands of a traditional high-volume practice. The role is flexible and part-time, with an anticipated commitment of 10-12 hours per week. It utilizes a hybrid model combining remote clinical consultation, telepsychiatry visits, supervisory responsibilities, and in-person rounding and community visits. The focus is on consultation, collaboration, and quality care with low patient volume.
Requirements
- MD or DO with successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams.
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills.
- Comfort with both telemedicine and community-based clinical care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with geriatric populations, dementia care, assisted living, memory care, or senior behavioral health strongly preferred.
- Strong preference for Psychiatrists based in Ventura County or Los Angeles, though qualified candidates from other locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a collaborating and supervising Psychiatrist for Nurse Practitioners and other clinical providers.
- Provide clinical consultation and support for complex geriatric behavioral health cases, including dementia-related behaviors, depression, anxiety, and psychotropic medication management.
- Be available for provider questions, clinical guidance, and urgent telemedicine consultations as needed.
- Conduct regular interdisciplinary case reviews and educational discussions with providers.
- Participate in in-person rounding approximately one day per week alongside clinical team members across partner communities.
- Evaluate a subset of patients directly through in-person visits and telepsychiatry consultations.
- Maintain physician visibility and engagement across senior living communities throughout Ventura County and Los Angeles.
- Collaborate with caregivers, assisted living staff, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical leadership opportunities.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule designed for work-life balance.
- Hybrid remote and field-based practice model.
- Collaborative environment with experienced Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and program development.
- Meaningful impact on behavioral health outcomes for seniors in assisted living and memory care settings.
- Build relationships with providers, communities, patients, and families across the region.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
