Inpatient Psychiatrist - PRN Weekends

Pacific Grove Hospital; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Grove Hospital, located in Riverside, California, is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our weekend inpatient team. The role involves diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through psychotherapy, hospitalization and medications, with a 1099 contractor arrangement.

Caseload includes 1.5 units and 34 beds. Schedule features Saturday and Sunday with flexible hours, plus an on-call Friday 5pm to Monday 7am.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• One or more years of post-graduate practice preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to patients at the facility.
• Practice within medical protocols and state/federal regulations.
• Review medical information to ensure medical stability and make recommendations.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Treat or direct treatment using psychotherapy and medications.
• Complete care plans and document services in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing.

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Job description

Weekend Inpatient Psychiatrist

Location: Pacific Grove Hospital, 5900 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

We are currently seeking to add an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our team!

About The Role

This role is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.

Pacific Grove Hospital is a 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The one-story building is situated on 4.5 acres in the heart of Riverside, California. Our private hospital campus treats voluntary patients on three units. All of our units are self-contained with private courtyards, laundry facilities, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms.

Caseload: 1.5 units; 34 beds

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, flexible schedule during business hours (2 weekends per month; or more if requested)

On Call Schedule: Friday 5pm to Monday 7am

Compensation: 1099 Contractor; $3500 per weekend; Per eval and per follow up

• Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures
• Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
• Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications
• Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures
• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) REQUIRED
• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred
• Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate

Licenses/Certifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

• ~23,500 Employees
• ~11,400 Beds
• 258 Locations
• 38 States
• 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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