Psychiatrist

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating adult and child patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Determining the nature and extent of mental disorders, and formulating a treatment program utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Providing direct patient care to individuals with mental health as their primary diagnosis, as well as individuals suffering from a secondary mental health disturbance or illness.
• Collaborate in other discussions with local hospitals about step up or step down care.
• Collaborate in CFTs, if necessary, and other discussions with local hospitals about step up or step down care.

Requirements

• Completion of medical residency program in Psychiatry
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, not required
• Licensure, Registration, Certification: DEA License, Current license to practice medicine in the State of California
• The ideal candidate would be Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, or Board Eligible with certification within 4 years of employment start date

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more).
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment and operate safely.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.