Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles. 

Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. 

COMPENSATION

This non-benefited position is part-time at 8 to 10 hours/week with a pay range of $200 to $210 per hour. This role is a hybrid role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatrist is responsible for service integration and quality of psychiatric services delivered to clients of Side by Side. Psychiatrist serves as the agency’s Infection Control Officer and a member of the Health & Safety Committee. Psychiatrist oversees agency-wide medication management. Psychiatrist provides clinical supervision to NP/PA, helps support with chart audit compliance and TJC compliance with regards to medication management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of quality, comprehensive, individualized, strengths-based, and culturally competent psychiatric treatment and medication management in the community.
• Monitor and evaluate medication services across the agency.
• Maintain systems that ensure accountability in all areas regarding service quality.
• Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures which track relevant documentation, adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements, and billing productivity.
• Participate in intake and discharge process.
• Responsible for assuring timely submission of Medi-Cal progress notes and Assessments.
• Obtain and complete necessary clinical records/documents within assigned time frames.
• Ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment.
• Collaborate weekly with Director of Mental Health Services.
• Consult with a licensed physician as needed for patient care
• Participate in program outreach.
• Participate in program development.
• Participate in Clinical Treatment Team meetings weekly
• Participate on the Health and Safety Committee and attend bi-monthly meetings.
• Serve as the agency’s Infection Control Officer, which includes overseeing the Plan.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.

Requirements

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Ethical Conduct

Understands and adheres to the Agency’s Code of Conduct, demonstrates a high level of integrity in all internal and external activities and complies with the Employee Handbook and all other Agency policies, practices and procedures. Must maintain strict confidentiality related to client, staff and other Agency information

Communication

Able to inform verbally and in writing, with clarity and good effect and to understand clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Includes judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.

Judgment

Able to make decisions in a timely fashion that are sound, accurate and supported by the reasoning and inclusion of appropriate people. Includes the ability to recognize, address and propose solutions to problems that arise.

Safety

The employee is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. The work area is free of debris to prevent trip and slip hazards. Standard operating procedures, safety work rules and good general practices are followed on a daily basis.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Job Knowledge

• Ability to conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses;
• Ability to prescribe psychotropic medications as needed, monitor efficacy, monitor medication side effects, and document progress.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plan;
• Knowledge of the mental health system for Transition Age Youth (TAY), as well as ages 5-26. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently;
• Proficiency in use of electronic health record system

Agency Service Principles

• In-depth knowledge of needs of adolescents in out-of home placement and transition aged foster youth.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with therapeutic modalities suitable for young children, adolescents and their families.

Team Building

• Enthusiastic and strengths-based approach to partnering with youth and collaborating with peers.
• Ability to view families, both biological and chosen, as resources and support systems for youth, and commitment to involve families in services
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with youth and families, as well as other permanent support people and professionals;

Action Oriented

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet and email.
• Commitment to effectiveness, prioritizing efficiency and follow-through.

Managing Diversity/Cultural Responsiveness

• Knowledge and self-awareness regarding issues of race, class and ethnicity and the ability to supervise an educationally and ethnically diverse staff.
• Commitment to working in a diverse workplace, and self-awareness regarding issues of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/spirituality and disability.
• Passion for working with a diverse group of Transition Age Youth (TAY) including youth of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unrestricted MD license issued by the California Licensing
• Current, unrestricted MD furnishing license issued by the California Licensing Board
• Possession of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Fingerprint clearance from California DOJ, FBI, and any other required entity, such as Community Care Licensing.
• A valid California driver's license, personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SBS insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance.
•  Please note that Covid-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in cases of approved medical or religious accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
• Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator.
• Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor.
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to drive.

Note: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Side by Side must provide proof of vaccination. Side by Side will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.