Psychiatrist

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation For Eligible New Hires!

We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing or supervising psychiatric care to assigned patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provide direct psychiatric services to program patients.
• 2. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical and Behavioral Health Department protocols, policies and procedures.
• 3. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.
• 4. Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.
• 5. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.
• 6. Work in conjunction with other Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
• 7. Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.
• 9. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.
• 10. Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current.
• 11. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical and Behavioral Health Department.
• 12. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical and behavioral health staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
• 13. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Licensed California Psychiatrist (Board Certified preferred).
• 2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of psychiatric services.
• 3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
• 4. Current DEA registration.
• 5. Current CPR card.

Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is give to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.