Per Diem Psychiatrist

Position Title

Psychiatrist

Reports To

Senior Director of Mental Health Services

Hourly Range

$158.05 - $216.82 DOE

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Chief of Psychiatry, the Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation and management to patients referred from Primary Care physicians at Santa Rosa Community Health (SRCH) clinics, from the Sonoma County Department of Mental Health Services and providing consultative support to the Primary Care physicians and Primary Mental health Nurse Practitioners and Fellows at SRCH.

Specific Tasks / Duties

• Perform psychiatric assessment and management in person or via video-teleconferencing using evidence-based principles of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for SRCH patients.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to primary care physicians and other mental / behavioral health staff in person or via electronic media applications.
• Actively support organization priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability.
• Provide patient-centered service and support a positive work environment.
• Provide for the patient’s health care needs and, when needed, arrange care with other qualified professionals.
• Assure quality and safety by adhering to Primary Care Medical Home principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, CQI, and active participation of patients in decision-making.
• Provide timely follow-up on patients seen including chart notations, lab review, and referrals to specialists, including providing after-hours coverage as required by site.
• Participate in provider meetings, QA meetings, and other professional activities as requested by the Medical Director.
• Meet regularly with respective Medical Director(s) and Chief of Psychiatry to review patient care issues and provide input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
• Provide on-site or via video-teleconferencing day-to-day clinical supervision and backup of Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Participate in ongoing training.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

SRCH is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Physical Requirements

Accommodation

SRCH provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with a physical or mental disability to apply for jobs and to perform the essential functions of their jobs unless it would cause an undue hardship.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care

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