Psychiatrist - Wellness Center
About The Position
The Psychiatrist assesses patients, diagnoses or rules out mental disorders, prescribes treatment, documents encounters and services, and conducts regular follow-up appointments to monitor client progress. The role is part of the Integrated Care program and is based at the Wellness Center in Los Angeles, California. The schedule is variable: Monday through Thursday for 36 hours per week, or Monday through Wednesday for 30 hours per week. This is a full-time, exempt, non-management position reporting to the Medical Director. The Psychiatrist develops and monitors treatment plans, evaluates clients using interviews, examinations, observations, records, tests, and laboratory work, and treats clients using psychotherapy and medication. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, emergency consultation availability, staff education, maintenance of clinical records, and communication with social services and other relevant agencies. The position combines field and office work and may involve local travel and busy, loud environments.
Requirements
- Completion of a psychiatry residency or combined family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME-approved residency program.
- Current board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Valid state medical license as an MD or DO.
- Valid DEA certificate.
- Strong understanding of advocacy and its role in mental health.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision.
- Current, valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment.
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements.
- Minimum typing speed of 30 WPM.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Develop treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of psychiatric disorders, establishing treatment goals and methods, and prescribing psychotropic medications.
- Monitor and evaluate treatment results.
- Evaluate clients through interviews with clients, family, and others; physical examinations; behavioral observation; medical-history and document review; psychological testing; and laboratory testing and result evaluation.
- Treat clients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discuss progress toward goals, provide instructions, and monitor medication effects.
- Review treatment plans and progress and collaborate with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
- Support quality and safe client and staff services by participating in utilization reviews and remaining available for emergency consultations.
- Improve staff competence by discussing psychosocial and physiological issues, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related topics.
- Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
- Complete communications and forms related to client cases as necessary for social services and other pertinent agencies.
- Maintain professional knowledge through continuing medical education, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation days
- Paid sick days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Corporate discounts on hotels, theme parks, concerts, movies, restaurants, and more
- The People Concern University and certificates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
