Psychiatrist
Jobot
Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Work directly in LA to end homelessness with a large harm-reduction behavioral health agency. Full-time Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in Los Angeles; permanent role; salary $220k–$260k; community-based behavioral health with focus on housing, outreach, substance-use care. - MD/DO with completed psychiatry (or combined family med/psychiatry) residency
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Valid state medical license and DEA certificate
- Experience with psychopharmacology and outpatient/community psychiatry
- Able to obtain CPR/First Aid; bilingual Spanish preferred
Full description
Harm Reduction Model based Behavioral Heath Organization seeking licensed MD/DO Psychiatrist with valid DEA certificate
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Marasco
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Salary: $220,000 - $260,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a harm reduction minded behavioral health organization with the aim of improving the housing and living conditions for all members of our community in particular the homeless, in need, and at risk. We are among the largest social services agencies in LA County, our mission is to end homelessness and to provide other affiliated services to those in need ranging from outreach, housing, substance abuse, wellness, healthcare, and others.
Our clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. We tailor services to the needs of each person to help them rebuild their lives. Key services include housing, mental health care, medical care, domestic violence services, substance abuse treatment, income assistance and life skills programs --- all aimed at improving the self-sufficiency of the individuals and families served.
Are you a Psychiatrist MD/DO with a valid DEA certificate and who wants to join our mission to help those in need in Los Angeles? If so please apply!
Why join us?
Large Social Services Agency
Local Los Angeles Community Impact
Help to put roofs over the heads of those in need
Non-Profit Organization
Extremely Visible role within organization
Great Benefits
Job Details
Job 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Marasco
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $220,000 - $260,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a harm reduction minded behavioral health organization with the aim of improving the housing and living conditions for all members of our community in particular the homeless, in need, and at risk. We are among the largest social services agencies in LA County, our mission is to end homelessness and to provide other affiliated services to those in need ranging from outreach, housing, substance abuse, wellness, healthcare, and others.
Our clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. We tailor services to the needs of each person to help them rebuild their lives. Key services include housing, mental health care, medical care, domestic violence services, substance abuse treatment, income assistance and life skills programs --- all aimed at improving the self-sufficiency of the individuals and families served.
Are you a Psychiatrist MD/DO with a valid DEA certificate and who wants to join our mission to help those in need in Los Angeles? If so please apply!
Why join us?
Large Social Services Agency
Local Los Angeles Community Impact
Help to put roofs over the heads of those in need
Non-Profit Organization
Extremely Visible role within organization
Great Benefits
Job Details
Job 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.
Key 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.
Required 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 obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements
- Bilingual Spanish
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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