Psychiatrist

Job Description

We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***

We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***

Responsible for providing or supervising psychiatric care to assigned patients.

• Provide direct psychiatric services to program patients.
• Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical and Behavioral Health Department protocols, policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.
• Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.
• Work in conjunction with other Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
• Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.
• Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.
• Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current.
• Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical and Behavioral Health Department.
• Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical and behavioral health staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

• Licensed California Psychiatrist (Board Certified preferred).
• Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of psychiatric services.
• Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR card.

Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is give to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Loan Repayment Options, 4 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, expansive medical and dental benefits (as well as vision and life insurance), 401k

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Psychiatrist