Psychiatrist

Title: Psychiatrist

Department: Mental Health

Reports To: Medical Director

Status: Exempt (Salary), Full-Time

Location: DT Wellness

Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (flexible)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.

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 in psychiatry)
* Valid state medical license as MD/DO
* Valid DEA certificate
* Two years' experience working full-time as a psychiatrist in adult psychiatry
* 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 with an acceptable driving record
* Strong interpersonal and team building skills
* Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st 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

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

* Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
* Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
* Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
* Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
* Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
* Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
* Respond promptly in all aspects of communication
* Work with minimum supervision
* Perform other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

TELUS Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More

The People Concern University & Certificates

Corporate Discounts