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Psychiatrist ( Independent Contractor )

Starlight Community Services, Inc.
place San Jose, 95125
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local_atm $113.22 - $135.86 an hour
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Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Psychiatrist ( Independent Contractor )

Division/Program:

Assertive Community Treatment

Starting Compensation:

113.22 - 135.86 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

San Jose: North San Jose Center

Working Hours/Shift:

Part-Time, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, AM Shift ( 24 hours per week )

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:

    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

  • Professional Growth Opportunities:

    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.

    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience

  • Clinical experience working with adults in residential or community-based settings
  • Experience with County mental health systems, child welfare, and/or juvenile probation services is strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • Current, active medical license in good standing with the state medical board
  • Valid DEA license
  • Current malpractice insurance coverage
  • Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric services to clients receiving care through Starlight Community Services, supporting individuals with complex behavioral health needs in community settings.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Serves adults (18+) and older adult populations
  • Fully community-based program, with all services delivered in clients’ homes or within the community
  • Clients present with complex, multi-faceted needs, including:

- Medication management

- Housing support

- Vocational services

- Independent living skills

  • Mental health treatment
  • Average service intensity is approximately 10 hours per client per month
  • At full capacity, the program supports a census of approximately 50 adult clients

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Private Practice
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences