Assistant Medical Director, Psychiatry

** General

Job Description
** In close collaboration with FHCSD Mental Health Administration, provides psychiatric services including assessment/evaluation,  diagnosis and treatment in assigned areas. Additionally assumes medical leadership role for psychiatry services assisting with administrative tasks as well as the development of psychiatric/mental health protocols and best practices. You enjoy leading your provider team to excellence, supervising advanced practice providers and may have the opportunity to teach future generations of providers through organizations psychiatry residency program.
Completes all required documentation accurately,  in a timely manner , and thoroughly  in accordance with  department standards; in addition, documentation  complies with  patients' insurance requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations    Ability and means to travel as needed  in a timely manner  within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months;
No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations;
No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years. Board Certification in Psychiatry plus 2+ years of psychiatry experience in an FQHC or community health center setting    Experience/Specialized   skills (including Language)  Ability to  maintain  good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social,  cultural  and economic groups. Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
Basic computer literacy ability to  comply with  department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.). Clinical skills  appropriate to  scope of practice and clinical judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan. Demonstrated  ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Demonstrated  medical/psychiatric knowledge and clinical skills, including ability to assess both medical and psychiatric information including patient presentation, differential diagnosis, and psychopharmacology needs.

Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.

** Anti-Discrimination Statement
** Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.
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