Psychiatrist / Addictionologist

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Are you doing what you love? We are!

Employees of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists ( PNS ), are important members of a team effort. We hope that employees will find their position with PNS rewarding, challenging, and productive.

Our employees have been the fuel of our successful growth and are the foundation of our future. We support healthy work / life balance for our employees and invest in their potential through opportunities for continual learning and growth.

If this resonates with you, then read on!

We are seeking a motivated and like-minded Psychiatrist or Addictionologist with clear goals of working as a full treatment team member with other medical professionals and advancing within our culture in the fast-paced and exciting field of mental health!

About our Psychiatrist :

The Psychiatrist will diagnose, conduct assessments, and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions.

The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

Lastly, the Psychiatrist will be responsible for the supervision of a team consisting of interdisciplinary medical providers (PA-C, NP).

What a Psychiatrist Does at PNS :

Plan, organize, and provide ongoing medication management for new and existing patients.

Conduct initial in-person and telemedicine psychiatric evaluations, periodic medication management, and monitoring visits.

Timely documentation of visits and review of diagnostic test results with documentation of the course of action.

Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.

Provide emergency face-to-face or tele-medicine counseling and / or crisis intervention as needed to avert, or in response to patient relapse.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, case managers, primary care providers, psychiatrists, clinical researchers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and other members of the clinical team.

Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions.

Orders diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.

Assist patients in identifying and pursuing effective treatment goals.

Identify the types and amounts of support patients require to remain independent despite acute and chronic diseases.

Maintain information on community resources for patient assistance and support, with support from team members.

Provide education, assistance, and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.

Maintain patient records, treatment statistics, and other documentation according to regulatory agency standards.

Participate in oversight of the health, safety, and welfare of patients in the treatment programs.

Supervision of a team consisting of interdisciplinary medical providers (PA-C, NP).

Performs other duties as required.

What You Would Bring to Our Company as a Psychiatrist :

In-depth knowledge of psychiatric assessment, medication management, recovery principles, and the importance of peer involvement.

In-depth knowledge of principles and methods of psychosocial rehabilitation.

Advanced knowledge of the special needs and characteristics of the patient population.

Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of the methods used to prevent violent behavior or behavior harmful to the patient or others.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience.

Ability to provide behavior management in crises.

Knowledge of indications, common side effects, reactions, and interactions of medications commonly used by the patient population.

Knowledge of how to document patient treatment and progress according to accepted professional and agency standards.

Knowledge of how to work with patients that have multiple challenges; mental health, substance abuse, poverty, medical issues, trauma, and criminal behavior.

Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and comfortable conducting telemedicine appointments.

Ability to be open-minded and to provide collaborative care.

A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders.

Thoughtful and compassionate.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements :

Residency program in Psychiatry.

Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.

Must have full prescriptive authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.

Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) is preferred but not required.

Prefer at least two (2) years' experience as a Psychiatrist.

Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Current and valid certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and valid driver’s license.

What You Would Need to be Able to Do :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to communicate in person, on the telephone and / or other video-audio platforms, enter information on the computer, and read various instructions.

Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action.

Personal maturity is an important attribute.

Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.

Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans.

Ability to do simple math calculations, input data into the computer, and analyze data.

These Would be Your Working Conditions :

Usually works in a typical office setting.

Compensation and Benefits :

PNS offers a competitive compensation package including;

Healthy quality of life position! Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 schedule with no call, nights, or weekends.

Medical, dental, PTO, and a matching 401K plan.

Clinic-based Monday through Friday position with no call, nights, or weekends

Excellent on-site support staff available and manageable patient volumes.

Paid malpractice insurance.

Both new grads and experienced physicians are welcome to apply.

Salary $250,000-$350,000; based on skill, experience, and tenure of your profession.

If you feel you are the right person for this position, please email your resume along with a cover letter to [email protected].