Psychiatrist

Caminar•San Jose, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist will provide direct psychiatric services to clients receiving case management services in Caminar’s Redwood City clinic. They are responsible for assessing clients’ mental health issues, diagnosing mental health disorders and working with a multi-disciplinary team and the client to develop an appropriate treatment plan. The Psychiatrist will prescribe psychiatric medications as needed, monitor medication side effects, and document therapeutic progress.

Requirements

Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
Physician licensed by the State of California, with an unrestricted medical license and either Board eligible or Board Certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Current unrestricted DEA and current CPR certification.
Able to work independently as a psychiatrist treating clients living with serious mental illness.
Able to learn new electronic health records, lab, and pharmacy systems and use these on a daily basis.
Prior experience with serious mental illness required.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, preferably in a social rehabilitation environment, highly preferred.
Experience in community field work is desirable.
Knowledge of the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Assertive Community Treatment Model, Full-Service Partnership, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
Current on developments, trends and research in the field of medicine and psychiatry.
Basic understanding of: Clinical supervisory principles and practices.
Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
Proper documentation of clinical services.
General Medicine and its relationship to psychiatry.
Current techniques and dynamics of individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
Chemical dependency and abuse and its relationship to psychiatry.
Psychiatric principles and practices.
Community mental health practice and program options.
Treatment approaches and differential diagnosis of the mentally ill.
HIPPA regulations.
Medical ethics as it relates to patient care.
Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred.
Experience managing web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychiatric services. Work with the Medication Clinic team to ensure that clients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical/psychiatric evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately documented in the medical record in a timely manner. Provide care in the clinic(s), in community settings (where applicable) and by telehealth. Required to provide services (including telehealth) in the Redwood City clinic at least 3 days per week
Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses. Prescribe medications and monitor medication efficacy. Update medication orders at every visit. Explain medication effects and side-effects to clients and/or guardian.
See clients during drop-in and emergency appointments.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff.
Provide cross-coverage for psychiatrists when colleagues are away or unavailable. Collaboratively plan vacations to ensure cross-coverage.
Work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. Participate in the Individual Plan of Service for each client, with emphasis on all medical aspects of the plan. Review, approve and sign all Individual Plans of Service.
Review and follow up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
Document client’s progress and provision of service in compliance with HIPAA and all other federal and California laws, statutes, codes, and regulations governing the provision and billing of mental health services.
Maintain up to date knowledge of required documentation standards, including appropriate submission of services in the EHR according to Medi-Cal guidelines. Ensure accurate coding of billing documentation.
Review non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
Order non-prescription, first aid, drugs (i.e. analgesics, antipyretics) as needed.
Provide billable services at least 50% of the time. Review productivity metrics and other clinical key performance indicators with the Medical Director and course correct performance and/or related processes when warranted.
Perform individual and group psychotherapy/counseling when indicated.
Perform crisis interventions as needed.
Participate in complex case conference discussions for clients and corresponding care planning.
Participate in quality management projects and programs.
Participate in the Agency staff development and in-service education programs for both professional staff and (company) staff.
Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
Drive own or agency vehicle to treatment destinations, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; always comply with agency vehicle policy.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Employee Wellness Program
We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Life, Long-term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
Paid Time Off
We offer thirteen paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.
Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.