Psychiatrist

About the role

As a licensed Psychiatrist, you will ensure patient treatment is individualized, integrated, comprehensive, and ongoing. The position focuses on diagnostic clarity and medication management for patients requiring psychiatric and/or addiction medication. You will also conduct 5150 assessments and triage alongside other non-medical Behavioral Health staff. Services are provided at two of St. John’s Primary Care Medical Clinics in South Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate patient data and/or tests to establish diagnoses and prescribe medication for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Diagnose and manage medications for patients needing psychiatric and/or addiction treatment.
• Provide individualized, integrated, and comprehensive assessment-driven treatment tailored to the patient’s needs and readiness for change.
• Perform patient safety assessments and triage in accordance with customary standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create and update treatment plans, and participate in case conferences.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress, including patient discharge plans.
• Complete accurate and thorough patient charting, ensuring compliance with regulatory and St. John’s requirements.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as required.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed to fulfill duties and responsibilities (exempt position).
• Perform other duties as assigned or modified based on business needs.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD) in Psychiatry required.
• Active CA Medical License and DEA Certificate.
• BLS and PALS certified.
• Board certified or board eligible within three years of residency training.
• In good standing with all relevant California or other state licensing/certification boards.
• Experience assessing and treating multi-diagnosed individuals (e.g., HIV, psychiatric illness, addiction, and medical illness).
• Experience integrating behavioral health care into primary medical care.
• Knowledge of and experience working with multi-diagnosed populations in a medical setting.
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatments (e.g., motivational interviewing, harm reduction, contingency management, cognitive behavioral therapy, stage of change model, addiction medication interventions).
• Experience working with individuals burdened by various forms of addiction (e.g., alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling).
• Comfort collaborating with non-medical Behavioral Health staff.
• Experience with addiction medications.
• Comfort conducting staff trainings on psychiatric medications, differential diagnosis, and addiction medication.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and basic computer skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written).

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties as needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for community events.