Job Description

Psychiatrist - San Leandro, CA

Compensation: $150 - 180 hourly

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Psychiatrist for a reputable clinic in San Leandro, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in psychiatric care and a proven ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illnesses effectively.

About the Job

Provide compassionate care and treatment needed for patients’ mental health well-being and other relevant aspects of mental health. Identify possible mental health issues; diagnose and provide treatment plans accordingly through therapies medications, or a combination of both. Refer patients to other allied medical and non-medical professionals to provide holistic care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illness and prescribe and review appropriate medications

• Assess the condition of clients, from admission to an ongoing basis‬‬

• Develop and facilitate individualized medical treatment care plans

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients‬‬

• Successfully de-escalate situations regarding clients in psychiatric or emotional emergencies

• Perform administrative functions such as clinical charting and medication records‬‬

• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, mid-levels, social workers, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress ‬

• Work collaboratively and respectfully with an integrated team of MDs, NPs, social workers,

• nurses, medical assistants, and support staff.

• May act as collaborating physician/clinical supervisor for psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern clinical psychiatry, including abnormal psychology, diagnostic interviewing, community psychology, and community mental health

• Determine the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques needs of individual situations, take effective course of action, and follow through with effective treatment plans

• Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population

• Knowledge of psychological trauma, its effects on individuals and systems, and best practice treatment preferred

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff of all backgrounds and at all levels

Qualifications:

• Highly preferred if currently/incumbent credentialed with Alameda Alliance.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to learn new EMR software

• Board Certified in psychiatry, at least one year of experience as a licensed psychiatrist

• Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California

• Completion of a Psychiatry Residency

• Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California

• Current California Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate in good standing

• Malpractice insurance (if contracted with locum)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

• Must be able to work for at least 6 months, preferably at least one year

• Clinical caseload of up to 25 patients a day 

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