Psychiatrist

Experience: Senior Level

Job Details
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Job Summary: The Psychiatrist will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, documenting encounters and services, and conducting regular follow-up appointments to monitor the clients' progress.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develops treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of psychiatric disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies, including prescription of psychotropic medications.
• Monitors and evaluates treatment results.
• Evaluates clients by interviewing client, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Treats clients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with clients; providing instructions; and monitoring effect of medications.
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assures quality and safe service for clients and staff by participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations.
• Improves staff competence by providing discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
• Completes communications and forms in regards to client cases as necessary by social services and other pertinent agencies.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a psychiatry residency or a combined family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME-approved residency program
• Current BC/BE in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
• Valid state Medical license as MD/DO
• Valid DEA certificate
• Strong understanding of advocacy and the role it plays in mental health
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements
• Bilingual Spanish

A bit about us:
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We are a harm reduction minded behavioral health organization with the aim of improving the housing and living conditions for all members of our community in particular the homeless, in need, and at risk. We are among the largest social services agencies in LA County, our mission is to end homelessness and to provide other affiliated services to those in need ranging from outreach, housing, substance abuse, wellness, healthcare, and others.

Our clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. We tailor services to the needs of each person to help them rebuild their lives. Key services include housing, mental health care, medical care, domestic violence services, substance abuse treatment, income assistance and life skills programs - all aimed at improving the self-sufficiency of the individuals and families served.

Are you a Psychiatrist MD/DO with a valid DEA certificate and who wants to join our mission to help those in need in Los Angeles? If so please apply!

Why join us?
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Large Social Services Agency
Local Los Angeles Community Impact
Help to put roofs over the heads of those in need
Non-Profit Organization
Extremely Visible role within organization
Great Benefits

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