Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?

Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.

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* Salary Range: $20,000 - $30,000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications

Performs needed psychiatric assessments, and provides ongoing medication management services for referred developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders. Be eligible for Medi Cal/Medicare certification. Authorized to prescribe controlled substances.

The following are the essential functions of the position. Contracted doctors are responsible for carrying out these functions:

• Assumes psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients, and providing diagnosis according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
• Use Hope's current electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines. Interface closely with medical director, nurses, clinicians and case managers for a client-centered approach to mental health care.
• Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients.
• Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required.
• Provides specialized input in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients, including diagnosis in collaboration with the clinical staff.
• Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics (via telehealth, and/or in the office).
• Provides consultation, review, and peer guidance for other psychiatrists or therapists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Consults with the medical director or clinic director about policies and issues relating to the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients/clients as necessary.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities when needed.
• Provides expert advice and counseling for client families and care givers regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment, presenting information about mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and how the two intersect.
• Prepares legal and other court-related documents, written reports, when deemed necessary and appropriate.

Must be Board Certified or eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult and/or child psychiatry.

Director

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