Description:
Job Description
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Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care.
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We are hiring for a Psychiatrist MD/DO to work in Clinics and Skilled Nursing in Sacramento, CA. Must be willing to supervise Psych NP.
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You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders as well as study the mood, personality and behavioral disorders, discussing symptoms with patients to determine a diagnosis and prescribing medication to correct chemical imbalances.
Job Description:
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Helps patients by evaluating medical and psychosocial conditions.
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Develops and implements treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications.
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Monitors and evaluates treatment results.
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Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
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Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
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Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; and supervising staff provision of services.
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Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
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Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations.
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Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
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Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
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Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements:
Job Qualifications:
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Completion of a psychiatric residency or a family medicine/psychiatry residency in an approved residency program
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Current BC/BE in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry)
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Valid state medical license as MD or DO
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Valid DEA certificate
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5 years’ experience working full-time as a psychiatrist in child/adult psychiatry
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Current BLS and/or ACLS
SKILLS
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Critical thinking
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Active listening
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Social perceptiveness
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary: $300,000.00 - $370,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Flexible schedule
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Medical specialties: Psychiatry, Geriatrics
Work Location: In person
