Psychiatrist

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

5d•$316,000 - $424,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric services, including assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in assigned areas, to a diverse patient population as an independent practitioner. The role also provides consultation and support to primary care providers in integrated behavioral health sites for the management of primary care patients with mental health concerns. As a Psychiatrist, you will work in a fast-paced, team-based environment, serving a diverse patient population with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved.

Requirements

Board certification in Psychiatry.
Sub-specialty certification required for providers practicing within that specialty.
DEA license.
Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
Completion of a 3-year residency in General Psychiatry OR current status as a 3rd year resident in a General Psychiatry program.
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
Valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
Basic computer literacy for electronic medical record documentation.
Demonstrated medical/psychiatric knowledge and clinical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to community medicine.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience working in Psychiatry.
Experience with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons.
Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
Maintains satisfactory peer reviews by assessing medical information to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental illness, emotional disorders and/or substance abuse.
Examines patients to determine presence of physical disease utilizing physical findings, laboratory results and medical history.
Maintains appropriate productivity expectations.
Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Communicates with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and outside agencies.
Coordinates and links psychiatric treatment plans with therapy, case management, primary care, and community support systems.
Provides consultation and support to primary care providers in integrated behavioral health sites.