Licensed Psychiatrist in California; Board Certification preferred.
Minimum of two years clinical experience in psychiatric care delivery.
Culturally competent with sensitivity to Indian health needs.
Current DEA registration mandatory.
Active CPR certification required.
Responsibilities
Provide direct psychiatric services to patients.
Assist in developing and updating Medical and Behavioral Health protocols.
Establish and maintain community medical relationships.
Evaluate tests and prescribe necessary treatments.
Refer complex patients to appropriate specialists.
Collaborate with health personnel on education and prevention.
Oversee quality assurance and peer review processes.
Benefits
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
Loan repayment options available.
Four weeks of paid time off (PTO).
Thirteen paid holidays per year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401k retirement plan available.
Full Job Description
Job Description Sign-On Bonus & Relocation For Eligible New Hires!
***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing or supervising psychiatric care to assigned patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide direct psychiatric services to program patients.
2. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical and Behavioral Health Department protocols, policies and procedures.
3. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.
4. Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.
5. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.
6. Work in conjunction with other Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
7. Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.
9. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.
10. Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current.
11. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical and Behavioral Health Department.
12. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical and behavioral health staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
13. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.
Experience and Skills QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed California Psychiatrist (Board Certified preferred).
2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of psychiatric services.
3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
4. Current DEA registration.
5. Current CPR card.
Job Benefits Loan Repayment Options, 4 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, expansive medical and dental benefits (as well as vision and life insurance), 401k
