Psychiatrist

About the Company

Hello! We are currently in need of one Full-Time Remote Adult Psychiatrist for Utilization Management in Oakland, CA.

About the Role

• Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
• Length of assignment: 6 months or long term with interest in becoming permanently hired
• Schedule: Full-Time – 40 hours, 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday schedule - may be remote except 1st Tuesdays of the month for in person staff meetings/trainings
• Additional Note: At this time, we are limiting the search to ONLY local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing review of UM Functions and monitoring for trends, concerns, and network adequacy
• Support with clinical training for Medi-Cal medical necessity, Case studies and Interrater-Reliability
• Utilization review includes initial review by LCSW/LMFT clinical staff. If services are denied, secondary review and final approval are needed from Psychiatrist before decision is rendered.
• Scheduled as Primary Reviewer 3 days per week, with backup support as needed
• Peer to Peer Hospital Reviews for cases where there is hospital disagreement
• Client has an E.H.R., Clinician's Gateway, so candidates must be computer literate.

Qualifications

• California licensed Psychiatrist, Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry
• Looking for someone who is willing to learn and can be flexible with changing county needs along with changing state and federal requirements.

Pay range and compensation package

• $250/hour
• Malpractice Insurance Included

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.