Chula Vista PACE / BH - Psychiatrist

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and PACE Director of Behavioral Health, the psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral health care in primary care settings by a team comprised of primary care physicians (PCPs), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health providers. This psychiatrist is responsible for performing psychiatric assessments, medication review and management, and diagnostic evaluations of PACE participants. Brief evidenced-based pharmacologic services are provided to older adults in the PACE setting. This staff psychiatrist also works in a consultant role with behavioral health clinicians and PCPs to develop and implement sound treatment plans for participants with physical health, mental health and / or substance use issues. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; evaluates capacity for decision‑making; ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion; and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Provides direct psychiatric evaluation and evidenced‑based pharmacologic treatment of participants, focusing on those with diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who are identified in discussion with the participant’s BH clinician and / or PCP.
• Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers as needed regarding the participant’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the participant’s record, face to face or telehealth consultation.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures and processes.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion including : the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes and medical records, all other forms and documents as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies. To attend training and work efficiently in EHR EPIC.
• Participates in the development and delivery of in‑service training for primary care‑based providers including medical residents and staff regarding current understanding of best practices for the recognition and treatment of behavioral health conditions in primary care as requested.
• Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and make recommendations to medical providers and participants; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for participant safety.
• Works in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and PACE Director of Behavioral Health to ensure full integration of services and a team‑based approach to care.
• Participates in meetings and committees as required.
• Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic / program guidelines.
• Performs any other job‑related duties as needed, assigned and / or as requested.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Education Required

Certifications / Licenses Required

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Universal Requirements

Pre employment requirements include I‑9; physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre‑employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us

San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission‑driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of a single individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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