Share Email Opening Title Psychiatrist - Adult  Position Psychiatrist   Req Number PSY-21-00001   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Open Date 4/8/2022   Description SALARY: $282,672.00 - $325,000.00 The Psychiatrist assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, institutes and manages care for patients as a consultant for the primary care providers, and performs related work as assigned.   Position Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients relative to their psychiatric and behavioral health. May also involve relatives to obtain information regarding attitudes, social background, developmental history, and other factors relevant to psychiatric evaluations. Assesses the clinical status of patients. Orders and performs laboratory and screening/diagnostic tests as indicated to make a diagnosis. Formulates clinical assessment based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care. Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications in accordance with standards of care. Consults with and advises clinical staff regarding psychiatric treatment programs and techniques, as related to the treatment of patients. Provides psychiatric, diagnostic, therapeutic and referral services to higher levels of care. Performs crisis intervention as required. Makes recommendations and referrals during crisis intervention. Evaluates patients for voluntary and involuntary commitments. Applies psychiatric principles in counseling clients, and assists them in making personal, behavioral and social adjustments. Provides services to individuals, families, or in group settings. Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality improvement program criteria. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Participates in on-going evaluation, quality improvement, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings. Supervises, reviews, and signs charts of Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and allied health personnel when requested. Participates in supervision, training and evaluation of support staff. Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested. Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute. Serves as a member of site committees when requested. Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement. Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy. Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested. Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions. Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service. Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds. Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Medical School. Residency. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current California medical license. Board Certification is recommended. Current DEA license. Current CPR. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: APC supervision when requested.   Wage Range   EOE Statement Open Door is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, age, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, veteran or disability status.”   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  AscUDF_RecruitmentInfo_PriorYearsofExpereince None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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