Psychiatrist (1099)

Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Psychiatrist to support the Palmdale Mental Health Center. Palmdale Mental Health Center is an adult outpatient clinic treating patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Patients are seen for psychiatric medication support and receive group therapy and case management services to support their recovery.

Psychiatrists see patients one-on-one and standard appointment duration is 90 minutes for initial medication evaluation, 60 minutes for transfer evaluation and 30 minutes for follow-up. Most clinical documentation is completed in our electronic health record Avatar, and some outside forms may be completed by hand and scanned into the record. We utilize weekly prescriber meetings, monthly all staff meetings, as well as daily communication via Microsoft Teams and Outlook for case consultation and coordination between disciplines.

This position is for Independent Contractors (1099's)

Pay Rate:

• $290 for in person (over 50 + miles)

• $235 for remote/local (less than 50 miles)

WORK SCHEDULE: 4/40 7:30am-6pm OR 5/40 8am-4:30pm

SCHEDULE: HYBRID

Two days of on-site coverage per week are required. No exceptions.

• On-site coverage Monday & Thursday; telepsychiatry ok Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
• On-site coverage Thursday & Friday; telepsychiatry ok Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat the mental health needs of adults on a temporary basis.
• Assess the need for psychotropic medication, and prescribe, dispense, and administer medication on a temporary basis.
• Monitor and document responses to medication and adjust treatment plans accordingly temporarily basis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, offering consultation and clinical guidance on mental health assessments, differential diagnoses, treatment planning, psychotropic medication options and dosages and non-pharmacologic interventions on a temporary basis.
• Participate in regular case consultations to support, coordinated and comprehensive care on a temporary basis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the clients, department staff and community agencies
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail
• Ability to follow through on instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently in a timely manner
• Interest and commitment to servicing the community

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