Psychiatrist - Contract

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•San Diego, CA

8d•$250 - $300

About The Position

At Clearview Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients! We are seeking a Contractor Psychiatrist to join our team in San Diego team! Clearview Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region. With 24 Outpatient locations across eight states, we are on a mission to improve mental wellness in the communities we serve. We are a part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network which offers a continuum of care within our Psychiatric Network, Eating Disorder Network, including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide. Join our team! Be part of our amazing vision of changing lives empowering each client’s inherent strengths making a difference in countless lives, while being part of a larger nationwide network that is growing each day! The Psychiatrist is primarily responsible for clinical supervision and oversight of psychiatric nurse practitioners, conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with community prescribers.

Requirements

Board Eligible or Board-Certified Psychiatrist. All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in California.
Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.
Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a behavioral health setting such as a hospital, outpatient clinic, or related service provider required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience treating the adult emotionally disturbed population which preferable would include young adults and adults in the mental health. Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus.
Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity

Nice To Haves

Eating Disorder treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical supervision and oversight to psychiatric nurse practitioners in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Reviews and co-sign documentation as required by law and organizational policy.
Conducts psychiatric evaluations for individuals enrolled in the PHP.
Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication.
Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions.
Provides consultation to community referrals as needed to ensure successful disposition of former patients.
Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements.
Participates in marketing and outreach events on occasion.
Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessary