Psychiatrist II

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 468,000 - 572,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in California seeks a psychiatrist to provide clinical evaluation, diagnosis and prescribing within a multidisciplinary team. You will supervise licensed staff, coordinate treatment plans and deliver care across emergency, urgent care and inpatient settings.

The role requires MD/DO, active CA license or board eligibility in Psychiatry, CPI training, and experience in community mental health services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine (MD/DO).
• CA medical license or eligibility for certification in Psychiatry by ABPN.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training is required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion or Emergency Dept.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with licensed staff.
• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy.
• Train and supervise interns and residents.
• Maintain records and reports per regulatory standards.
• Deliver care across settings including emergency, urgent care, and inpatient.

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• 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 according to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of activities.
• Prescribes appropriate treatment plans and therapy, psychotherapy or rehabilitation programs.
• Provides clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment across a variety of settings including psychiatric emergency, urgent care, and inpatient services.
• Strives to provide culturally effective care to diverse ethnic populations.
• 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; or Valid CA License to practice Medicine with eligibility for certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Pay Rate: $271.95 / 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.