Psychiatrist

Family Health Centers of San Diego•Escondido, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured. With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities. HCSD is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team at Escondido Family Counseling Center. This location offers access to mental health and supportive services with primary care services available next door at Escondido Family Health Center.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of California
DEA and California CDS license
Experience in a community mental health setting preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Provides comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental illness, emotional disorders and/or substance abuse.
Coordinate psychiatric treatment plan with both FHCSD therapy, case management, primary care, and with community support systems as appropriate.
Assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
Communicates with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and all patient support staff.
Provide consultation and support to primary care providers in the management of primary care patients with mental health concerns.
Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner.
Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.