Psychiatrist

About the role

This position provides individual and group therapy to members to support their therapeutic process under the administrative supervision of the Assistant Program Director or Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides all medical/psychiatric services in accordance with policies, procedures, and direction established under the contract and related governing bodies.
• In coordination with other psychiatrists and medical staff, assures that members and residents receive appropriate and timely evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical/psychiatric evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately documented in the medical record.
• Completes progress notes daily and according to the submission guidelines required by the program.
• Makes consultations as needed as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• May provide injections.
• May participate in County Medication Monitoring Review meetings on a monthly basis.
• May participate in the development, approval and review of all policies, procedures and protocols that govern clinical care.
• Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Travels between sites for the purpose of attending clinical meetings or providing training.
• Drives on agency business using personal vehicle.
• Maintains clean driving record as well as currency of driver’s license and vehicle insurance/registration.
• Maintains valid malpractice liability coverage.
• Adheres to and uphold the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Mets the standards set for performance in all aspects of job duties.
• Mets the standard for consistent attendance (not more than a 5% absence rate per month) by reporting to every scheduled shift on time and ready to work and by the judicious use of paid sick leave and avoiding any situations resulting in the need to dock pay for time not worked.

Requirements

• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through receiving a medical license verifiable through CA Board of Medicine and Board Certified in Psychiatry;
• Completion of four (4) year residency program in psychiatry;
• Additional two (2) years post-graduate experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through receiving a medical license verifiable through CA Board of Medicine and Board Certified in Psychiatry; completion of four (4) year residency program in psychiatry; additional two (2) years post-graduate experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects.
• Ability to provide individual and group therapy.
• Proficiency in completing progress notes and documentation.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Ability to provide injections and participate in medication monitoring reviews.
• Effective communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to travel and drive on agency business.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM