Psychiatrist

LifeLongMedicalCare-posted 2 months ago

$115 - $138/Yr

Part-time

Berkeley, CA

501-1,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

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LifeLong Medical Care is searching for a highly motivated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at our Berkeley Admin Clinic - Per Diem position. Under the general supervision of the Associate Medical Director, the Psychiatrist will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that quality psychosocial services are delivered to health center patients. Psychiatrists provide direct mental health care to patients who receive primary care at LifeLong Medical Care. Psychiatrists also provide consultation to non-psychiatric providers as well as individual and group supervision to psychiatric advanced practice providers. Patients are referred for psychiatric care from all Health Center/Program locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.

Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of primarily psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient.
Assesses patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response.
Provides verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Plans follow-up care, including requests for outside consultations and evaluations.
Maintains patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing, and quality improvement.
Functions potentially in a variety of settings, including a health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and in clients' homes.
Provides patients with emotional support and strategies to help manage their disorder.
Stay current with new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
Participates as a member of the site clinical services team and attends clinical team meetings.
Coordinates care with other health team members, including case management and behavioral health staff, clinical consultation with other clinicians.
Acts as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate.
May supervise Advanced Practice Psychiatric Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams and works with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives according to the organization's mission and strategic goals, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
Cross clinic work is required over multiple sites.
Other duties as assigned.

Medical degree required and must have completed psychiatry residency and board eligible.
Current and unrestricted Medical License to practice in the state of California or CA Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP or PA-C.
Must have current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in order to prescribe certain medications.
Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community-based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Experience in federally qualified health center or other community health environment preferred.
Experience as part of a team-based care model.
Electronic Health record, Epic experience.
Spanish Language proficiency preferred.

Compensation: Psychiatrist $115.00 - $138.00 per hour DOE depending on years since licensed.

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