Role: Psychiatrist
Reports to: Medical Director
Program: 1300- Integrated Care
Department: Integrated Care
Location: Wellness Center - 345 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Schedule: Variable (Monday-Thursday, 36 hours per week or Monday - Wednesday 30 hours per week)
Status: Full-time/Exempt/Non-Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Summary:
The Psychiatrist will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, documenting encounters and services, and conducting regular follow-up appointments to monitor the clients progress.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of psychiatric disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies, including prescription of psychotropic medications.
Monitors and evaluates treatment results.
Evaluates clients by interviewing client, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
Treats clients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with clients; providing instructions; and monitoring effect of medications.
Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Assures quality and safe service for clients and staff by participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations.
Improves staff competence by providing discussions regarding the interrelationship between
psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
Completes communications and forms in regards to client cases as necessary by social services and other pertinent agencies.
Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Completion of a psychiatry residency or a combined family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME-approved residency program
Current BC/BE in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Valid state Medical license as MD/DO
Valid DEA certificate
Strong understanding of advocacy and the role it plays in mental health
Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
Current, valid California Drivers license with an acceptable driving record
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
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