Contract Psychiatrist

Clearview-Treatment-Programs-1; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 284,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Outpatient in Pasadena invites a Contractor Psychiatrist to join our team for supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners, evaluating patients, and managing medications within our PHP program.

Board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrists with CA licensure and PHP/IOP or inpatient experience are preferred. Strong communication with patients, families, and staff is essential to support our client-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist licensed to practice in California.
• Superior communication skills when working with patients, families, and staff.
• Experience in PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Review and co-sign documentation as required by law and policy.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for individuals enrolled in PHP.
• Provide medication management services for individuals in PHP.
• Coordinate with community prescribers and referrals as needed.
• Complete medical records and related documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist

Job description

Why You Will Love Working With Us!At Clearview Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Clearview Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region. We are a part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare which offers an integrated continuum of mental health treatment services including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide.Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients!We are seeking a Contractor Psychiatrist to join our team in Pasadena!Join our team! Be part of our amazing vision of changing lives empowering each client’s inherent strengths making a difference in countless lives, while being part of a larger nationwide network that is growing each day!Compensation Range$250.00/hr. (depending on level and location)Position SummaryThe Psychiatrist is primarily responsible for clinical supervision and oversight of psychiatric nurse practitioners, conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with community prescribers.Relationships and ContactsWithin the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility and peers throughout the organization.Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as neededPosition ResponsibilitiesProvides clinical supervision and oversight to psychiatric nurse practitioners in accordance with state and federal regulations.Reviews and co-sign documentation as required by law and organizational policy.Conducts psychiatric evaluations for individuals enrolled in the PHP.Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication.Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions.Provides consultation to community referrals as needed to ensure successful disposition of former patients.Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements.Participates in marketing and outreach events on occasion.Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessaryEducation and ExperienceBoard Eligible or Board-Certified Psychiatrist. All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in California.Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a behavioral health setting such as a hospital, outpatient clinic, or related service provider requiredMinimum of two (2) years of experience treating the adult emotionally disturbed population which preferable would include young adults and adults in the mental health. Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus. Eating Disorder treatment experience preferred.Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrityPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendorsJob performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.Ability to move 25 poundsA valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against companies of similar size within the behavioral healthcare industry. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.Clearview provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Clearview reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”ISJPOP