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Psychiatrist
Job Number: 3624324
Pay Rate: 296.595000/year - 401.276000/year
Job Description
Psychiatrist
Work Location: Midtown - Sacramento, CA 95811
Essential Functions
- Conducting psychiatric intakes for diagnostic evaluations, developing a treatment plan, and prescribing appropriate psychiatric medications.
- providing continuity of care for your patient panel and actively reassessing and modifying diagnoses and treatment plans as appropriate
- Consistently provide compassionate patient centered care to a diverse patient population
- Experience managing patients that may have complex medical needs and ability to collaborate with their primary care providers
- Comfortable working with patients with a history of trauma and comorbid SUD
- Ability to effectively utilize telemedicine services when conducting telehealth video visits
- Work effectively in a team-based practice with other Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation necessary for patient care and billing.
- Responsible for assuring quality medical care delivered to all patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
- Experience and comfort in prescribing regulated medications including benzodiazepines and stimulants when clinically indicated
- Responsible for understanding and maintenance of Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by the Leadership for the medical department.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the Standards of Care and policies for the Medical Clinic.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the implementation of medical clinic policies to ensure appropriate medical follow-up of patients and medical specialty referrals.
- Understands and follows medical operations in compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
- Understands and monitors systems for compliance, as necessary. Provides necessary and timely communication to Medical Leadership when issues of compliance arise and complies with a corrective strategy.
- Understands and follows policies and procedures relative to medical provider scheduling, schedule changes, template development, etc., coordinating with efforts with the Practice Manager. Promptly communicates problems and issues in these areas to the Medical Leadership.
- Assists other medical and general staff, in developing and designing new clinical services, as appropriate to One Community Health patient needs.
- Responsible for attending all appropriate meetings as directed by the Medical Leadership.
Additional Duties
- Participate in work groups, teams, task forces and committees to support ongoing clinic functions. Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships with others to facilitate the delivery of services to the patient.
- This position is responsible for reporting suspicion of child, adult (including spouses), elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in Penal Code, Section 11166, Section 15630, and Section 1160
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be fully licensed to practice in the state of California, who is board certified or eligible in Psychiatry
- Possess a DEA certificate
- Current BLS/CPR Certificate
- Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity.
Preferred Background
- Several years of FQHC or community health center practice experience preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
- Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices
Additional Information:
We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.
Meet Your Recruiter
Zoe Dubs
Account Executive - Provider Recruitment
Zoe was born and raised in Los Angeles and moved to Oregon in 2019. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for multicultural learning and mission-driven work. Having spent years exploring diverse cultures across the globe, Zoe’s journey culminated in a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Oregon State University. With a strong background in human services and the non-profit sector, she brings a wealth of experience to her professional pursuits, as a recruiter.
In her spare time, Zoe enjoys cooking, traveling, and camping adventures.
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