PSYCHIATRIST - (On-Call)

Momentum; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in San Jose is seeking a Psychiatrist to conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and provide tailored treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have an M.D. degree, valid medical license in California, and experience in psychiatric settings. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, participating in a multi-disciplinary team, and offering crisis intervention counseling. This role aims at improving client outcomes through dedicated psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree with at least two years of medical residency experience.
• Valid DEA certificate and current California medical license required.
• Knowledge of medications and their contraindications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Prescribe and monitor medications for clients.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for client care.
• Provide counseling during times of crisis.

Skills

Knowledge of medications

Clinical techniques for assessment

Problem resolution techniques

Conflict resolution techniques

Education

M.D. degree

California medical license

Job description

2001 The Alameda
2001 The Alameda Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126, USA

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations of new referrals and established clients and make determinations of needed psychiatric treatment.
  • Assess the need for medications; prescribe and monitor medications, as appropriate, and provide education to the client about the medications.
  • Provide psychiatric care aimed at client goals and objectives.
• Participate as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team at assigned program(s).
  • Consult with other physicians, treatment team members or support staff, both internally and externally.
  • Consult with appropriate professional staff on unusual, complex, or critical cases.
• Interface directly with clients and provide counseling, particularly during times of conflict and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree and at least two years’ medical residency experience, including six months’ psychiatric outpatient experience. (If not currently enrolled in an accredited residency program, applicant must meet Board Eligibility Criteria for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.) (E)
• Valid DEA certificate and current license to practice medicine in California with no disciplinary actions, as specified by MediCal/Medicare.
• Knowledge of medications, medication contraindications, and medication education; (E)
• Clinical techniques for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with mental illness; problem resolution and conflict resolution techniques; (E)

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