Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

OPEN POSITION :

Physician - Psychiatrist

SCHEDULE :

Full-Time

Monday through Friday

No Nights

No Weekends

No On-Call

Some Flexibility Offered

CLINIC HOURS :

• Monday to Friday
• 7 : 30am to 6 : 30pm

COMPENSATION :

• $350,000 Starting Base Salary, negotiable dependent upon experience
• Malpractice Insurance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off Package
• 403b w / 6% Match
• Details Negotiable

LOCATION :

• Lancaster, California
• provider may work some telemedicine shifts from home

COMPANY PROFILE :

This thriving community health center opened in 2011 and currently employs more than 20 physicians across a variety of specialties - psychiatry, pediatrics, ob / gyn, infectious disease, orthopedics, behavioral health, podiatry, and pain management, as well as full-scope primary care. They operate 4 clinic locations in the Lancaster area, with a robust support staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical and administrative team members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The psychiatrist will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer / Chief Mental Health Officer and work out of the clinic locations in Lancaster, with some remote (telemedicine) work days as patient needs allow. The position plays a vital role in the practice s behavioral health program, collaborating with the Director of Behavioral Health.

Specific duties of the role include, but are not limited to :

• provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to patients
• conduct psychiatric examinations and evaluations
• make diagnoses
• prescribe therapy
• conduct individual and group psychotherapy
• consult with psychologists, social workers, and others in the community
• confer with patients relatives regarding illnesses and treatments
• assist in establishing psychiatric programs and policies
• assist in developing healthcare plans and reviews of program requirements
• recommend appropriate changes to the program when identified
• participate in care team huddles, provider meetings, and all-staff meetings

Psychiatrists typically see two (2) patients per hour and are supported as needed by the office s resource staff.

The practice uses the Epic EHR.

REQUIREMENTS :

• California medical license
• DEA
• Board Certification or Eligibility, Psychiatry
• no experience required
• recent graduates are welcome to apply

HOW TO APPLY :

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at or call .

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