Psychiatrist II

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

Job Details

• Psychiatrist II
• San Leandro, CA
• John George Psychiatric Hospital
• Physicians JGP ER
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Physicians & Dentists
• $261.49/Hour
• Req #:44160-32825
• FTE:0.01
• Posted: June19, 2026

Summary

Under general direction, provides psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, prescribes medications, supervises and collaborates with other team members, and facilitates treatment plans. Performs related duties as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• 1. Acts as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
• 2. Conducts and directs individual and group psychotherapy.
• 3. Confers with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment.
• 4. Develops comprehensive case histories.
• 5. Maintains records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory agencies.
• 6. Prepares reports and maintains records of activities.
• 7. Prescribes appropriate treatment plans and therapy, psychotherapy or rehabilitation programs.
• 8. Provides clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• 9. Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment across a variety of settings including psychiatric emergency, urgent care, and inpatient services.
• 10. Strives to provide culturally effective care to diverse ethnic populations.
• 11. Trains and supervises interns and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine with an MD or DO.
• Minimum Experience: Prior community mental health services systems experience.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).
• Required Licenses/Certifications:Valid Postgraduate Training License with approval from Residency Program Director; orValid CA License to practice Medicinewitheligibility for certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $261.49 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

• Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.