Psychiatrist II

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general direction, provides psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, prescribes medications, supervises and collaborates with other team members, and facilitates treatment plans. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Acts as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
• Conducts and directs individual and group psychotherapy.
• Confers with patients’ relatives regarding illness and treatment.
• Develops comprehensive case histories.
• Maintains records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory agencies.
• Presents appropriate treatment plans and therapy, psychotherapy or rehabilitation programs.
• Provides clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment across a variety of settings including psychiatric emergency, urgent care, and inpatient services.
• Strives to provide culturally effective care to diverse ethnic populations.
• Trains and supervises interns and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine with an MD or DO.
• Experience: Prior community mental health services systems experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Postgraduate Training License with approval from Residency Program Director; or Valid CA License to practice Medicine with eligibility for certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Pay Rate

$261.49 / Hour