St. John's Community Health is looking for a licensed 1099 Psychiatrist with experience in addiction medicine to join the team. This position focuses on providing individualized, integrated, and comprehensive care for patients with psychiatric and/or substance use needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage medications for patients with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
• As a subject matter expert, your primary responsibilities will include ensuring diagnostic clarity and managing medications.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including safety evaluations and 5150 determinations, collaborate with non-medical Behavioral Health staff during triage, and support continuity of patient care.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans aligned with patients’ needs and readiness for change.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care and effective discharge planning.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with St. John's policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• A medical degree (MD) in Psychiatry is required.
• Valid California Medical License and DEA Certificate.
• BLS and PALS certification.
• Board certified or Board eligible within three years of residency training.
• Must be in good standing with all relevant licensing boards.

Experience

• Experience in addiction medicine, particularly in assessing and treating multi-diagnosed individuals (e.g., HIV, psychiatric illness, addiction, and medical illnesses).
• Proven ability to integrate behavioral health care into primary medical care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments (e.g., motivational interviewing, harm reduction, cognitive behavior therapy).
• Experience working with individuals facing various types of addiction (e.g., alcohol, drugs, food, gambling).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-medical Behavioral Health staff.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written) is required.