Behavior - Staff Psychiatrist

W3Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary work环境

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Staff Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, and develop individualized plans. You will prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in ongoing professional development.

The role requires CA licensure, board eligibility/certification in psychiatry, and experience in community health with underserved populations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligible status in Psychiatry.
• Active California medical license or eligibility.
• Experience in community mental health settings and serving underserved populations.
• Strong commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
• Experience supervising PMHNPs or other behavioral health providers.
• Experience integration of behavioral health with primary care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, history review, and testing.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications.
• Monitor progress, response to treatment, and outcomes.
• Provide psychotherapy and other psychiatric interventions.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, primary care providers, and case managers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality initiatives.
• Provide supervision to PMHNPs and participate in chart reviews.
• Respond to behavioral health emergencies and support CME.

Skills

Psychiatry

Trauma-informed care

Clinical supervision

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Psychiatry

CA medical license

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Setting: Community Health / Behavioral Health

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient interviews, medical history review, behavioral assessment, and appropriate testing.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health and behavioral conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patients.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and patient outcomes.
• Provide psychotherapy and other appropriate psychiatric interventions.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, primary care providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical initiatives.
• Provide consultation and support during behavioral health emergencies.
• Participate in continuing medical education and professional development.

Staff Psychiatrist

Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Setting: Community Health / Behavioral Health

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient interviews, medical history review, behavioral assessment, and appropriate testing.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health and behavioral conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patients.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and patient outcomes.
• Provide psychotherapy and other appropriate psychiatric interventions.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, primary care providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical initiatives.
• Provide consultation and support during behavioral health emergencies.
• Participate in continuing medical education and professional development.

Clinical Supervision

• The psychiatrist will also provide clinical supervision to up to three Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), including:
• Availability by phone during clinic operating hours.
• Weekly case consultation and supervision.
• Providing treatment and medication-management recommendations.
• Conducting quarterly chart reviews for supervised PMHNPs.
• Reviewing medication prescribing practices and adherence to clinical standards.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active or eligible California medical license.
• Community mental health experience.
• Experience working with underserved populations.
• Experience diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Experience with medication management and psychotropic medications.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to PMHNPs or other behavioral health providers.
• Experience with integrated behavioral and primary care settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development
• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment
• Opportunities for career growth