What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at NATIVE AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION?
This role is anticipated to be 7-8 hours a week, supporting one of our contract locations.
Provider Responsibilities
- Conduct clinic visits and see scheduled clients.
- Order laboratory tests every 6 months to 1 year, or as required based on the patient’s medication regimen.
- Complete medication consent forms for all new prescriptions and email them to the contracted site.
- Update diagnosis forms:
- Whenever a new diagnosis is added
- At least every 6 months
- Review and process medication refills in a timely manner based on clinical appropriateness.
- Run cures
Scheduling
- All scheduling and confirmation calls are handled by Mono County Behavioral Health.
- If a patient arrives 10–15 minutes late, the appointment must be rescheduled.
Lab Orders
- The provider is responsible for:
- Completing lab orders
- Sending them to the contracted email
TAR / Prior Authorizations (PA)
- The NAMHS Medical Assistant is responsible for:
- Completing TARs / PAs
- Faxing all required documentation to the contracted site
Communication
- All communication with the contracted site should be done via Microsoft Teams and using the contract email provided unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure timely responses to messages regarding:
- Patient care coordination
- Lab orders
- Medication concerns or updates
- Active, unrestricted CA medical license.
- Board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (or eligible/ equivalent).
- Experience with diagnostic assessments and report writing required.
- Familiarity with evaluating cognitive disorders, dementia, or capacity issues strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Salary : $150 - $200