Full-Time Psychiatrist - Community Health Center

OPEN POSITION:
Physician - Psychiatrist SCHEDULE: Full-TimeMonday through FridayNo NightsNo WeekendsNo On-CallSome Flexibility OfferedCLINIC HOURS: Monday to Friday7:30am to 6:30pmCOMPENSATION: $350,000 Starting Base Salary, negotiable dependent upon experienceMalpractice InsuranceLoan ForgivenessHealth / Dental / Vision InsurancePaid Time Off Package403b w/ 6% MatchDetails NegotiableLOCATION: Lancaster, CaliforniaProvider may work some telemedicine shifts from homeCOMPANY PROFILE:
This thriving community health center opened in 2011 and currently employs more than 20 physicians across a variety of specialties - psychiatry, pediatrics, ob/gyn, infectious disease, orthopedics, behavioral health, podiatry, and pain management, as well as full-scope primary care.
They operate 4 clinic locations in the Lancaster area, with a robust support staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical and administrative team members.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The psychiatrist will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer / Chief Mental Health Officer and work out of the clinic locations in Lancaster, with some remote (telemedicine) work days as patient needs allow.
The position plays a vital role in the practice's behavioral health program, collaborating with the Director of Behavioral Health.

Specific duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to patientsConduct psychiatric examinations and evaluationsMake diagnosesPrescribe therapyConduct individual and group psychotherapyConsult with psychologists, social workers, and others in the communityConfer with patients' relatives regarding illnesses and treatmentsAssist in establishing psychiatric programs and policiesAssist in developing healthcare plans and reviews of program requirementsRecommend appropriate changes to the program when identifiedParticipate in care team huddles, provider meetings, and all-staff meetingsPsychiatrists typically see two (2) patients per hour and are supported as needed by the office's resource staff.
The practice uses the Epic EHR.
REQUIREMENTS: California medical licenseDEABoard Certification or Eligibility, PsychiatryNo experience requiredRecent graduates are welcome to applyHOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at ****** or call (773) 998-1272.
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