Per Diem Psychiatrist II – ER & Inpatient Care

Alameda Health System; California; On-site; USD 297,000 - 423,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in San Leandro, CA seeks a Psychiatrist II to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. The role involves supervising a multidisciplinary team and guiding treatment plans across emergency, inpatient, and urgent care settings.

The position requires MD/DO, CA medical license with psychiatry board eligibility, CPI training, and prior community mental health experience. Per diem/variable hours with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Minimum Experience: Prior community mental health services systems experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: CPI Training as required for John George Psychiatric Pavilion and certain Emergency Department roles.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Postgraduate Training License or CA License to practice medicine with psychiatry board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Acts as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
• Conducts and directs individual and group psychotherapy.
• Confers with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment.
• Develops comprehensive case histories.
• Maintains records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis per TJC and other standards.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of activities.
• Prescribes treatment plans including psychotherapy or rehabilitation programs.
• Provides clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• Offers psychiatric evaluation and treatment across settings including emergency, urgent care, and inpatient.
• Strives to provide culturally effective care to diverse populations.
• Trains and supervises interns and residents.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

CA Medical License with Psychiatry board eligibility

Tools

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention

Job description

Alameda Health System in San Leandro, CA seeks a Psychiatrist II to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. The role involves supervising a multidisciplinary team and guiding treatment plans across emergency, inpatient, and urgent care settings.

The position requires MD/DO, CA medical license with psychiatry board eligibility, CPI training, and prior community mental health experience. Per diem/variable hours with comprehensive benefits offered.