Psychiatrist - Wellness Center

Role: Psychiatrist

Reports to: Medical Director

Program: 1300- Integrated Care

Department: Integrated Care

Location: Wellness Center - 345 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Schedule: Variable (Monday–Thursday, 36 hours per week or Monday - Wednesday 30 hours per week)

Status: Full-time/Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

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 learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
• Current, valid California Driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Strong interpersonal and team building 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
• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
• Bilingual Spanish

Work Environment:

• Combination of field and office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
• May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the day