Child & Adult Psychiatrist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking a part-time psychiatric clinician in San Jose to perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and mental status exams. The role includes diagnosing using DSM criteria and ongoing medication management for patients aged 5 and up.

The position requires reviewing labs and diagnostic data and advising families about diagnoses and treatment options. This is a 12-16 hour per week in-person assignment in the San Jose area.

Qualifications

• Performs psychiatric assessments and DSM-based diagnoses.
• Provides ongoing medication management and monitoring.
• Reviews diagnostic data, labs, and consultations relevant to treatment.
• Delivers guidance to families and caregivers about diagnoses and treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and MSEs.
• Provide ongoing medication management for assigned patients.
• Review diagnostic data, labs, and consults relevant to treatment.
• Educate families on diagnoses and treatment planning.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Mental status exams

DSM diagnoses

Medication management

Family counseling

Labs/data review

Job description

San Jose, United States

• 12-16 hrs/week
• Patient Demographics: Ages 5 and up (all ages)
• Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Intermittent explosive disorder, Depression, disruptive mood disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorders
• Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and MSEs, providing DSM-based diagnoses
• Provide ongoing medication management for assigned patients
• Obtain and review diagnostic data, labs, and consultations relevant to patient treatment
• Advise families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment, and intersection with developmental disabilities