Psychiatrist - Wellness Center

The People Concern•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist assesses clients, diagnoses or rules out mental disorders, prescribes treatment, documents encounters and services, and conducts regular follow-up appointments to monitor client progress. The role develops and monitors treatment plans, evaluates clients through interviews, examinations, behavioral observation, records review, psychological testing, and laboratory testing, and treats clients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications. The Psychiatrist collaborates with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers to coordinate interdisciplinary treatment. The role also participates in utilization reviews, remains available for emergency consultations, supports staff competence through discussions of relevant clinical topics, maintains client records, completes communications and forms for relevant agencies, and keeps professional knowledge current through continuing education and professional engagement. The position works in a combination of field and office environments and may involve visits to local sites.

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 assessing psychiatric disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies, including prescribing psychotropic medications.
Monitor and evaluate treatment results.
Evaluate clients through interviews with clients, family, and others; physical examinations; behavioral observation; medical-record review; psychological testing; and laboratory testing.
Treat clients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications, discuss progress toward goals, provide instructions, and monitor medication effects.
Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing plans and progress and consulting with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Support quality and safety by participating in utilization reviews and remaining available for emergency consultations.
Improve staff competence through discussions of psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related topics.
Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
Complete communications and forms concerning client cases for social services and other pertinent agencies.
Maintain professional knowledge by participating in continuing medical education, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.