Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

CSVS North Main - Salinas, CA 93905

Salary Range $ - $ Salary/year

Job Summary:

Performs patient care focusing on individual differences, abnormal behavior, mental disorders and their prevention and improvement of patient lifestyles. This is realized through counseling and psychotherapeutic services. Serves as a consultant to other healthcare staff.

• Works with the patient/patient population that exhibit problems with intellectual function; biological, emotional, psychological, social and behavioral maladjustments, disabilities, distress, mental disorders.
• Ability to perform psychological assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation of patients/patients of all ages, adolescent through the geriatric population.
• Possesses knowledge of theories of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development throughout the lifespan.
• Counsels individuals, families, groups, couples.
• Administers psychological tests.
• Supervises other members of the department including psychological technicians, biofeedback technicians, students, etc.
• Actively develops and participates in research studies.
• Consults other disciplines to provide for an multidisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
• Performs crisis intervention.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of a treatment plan and provides education.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized in stressful situations.
• Respects patient/patient cultural beliefs so long that those cultural beliefs do not pose a danger to the patient/patient.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Seeks supervision and consultation when needed.
• Adheres to professional practice standards, ethical principles and legal standards in clinical practice.
• Stays current with new developments in clinical psychology through continuing education, training, professional societies and journals.

Regulatory Requirements:
Doctorate from accredited program in professional psychology. Licensed or certified as a professional psychologist according to state requirements. Board certified in Clinical Psychology form the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Language

Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands:
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

CSVS will provide a Sign-on bonus and a housing allowance to all full-time exempt providers:

- Sign-On Loan :
Up to $20,000 for a three-year contract (to be forgiven $6,666 per year)

- Housing Allowance :
Up to $42,000 per year