Psychiatry Opening in Sacramento, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/13/24
**Psychiatrist opportunities in Sacramento, CA**
- California's state capital - 1.5 million person population
**Position Overview:**
- Full-time, permanent positions
- The Psychiatrist provides individual medical psychiatric services for a diverse and underserved patient population.
- Patients will be expected to require a moderate level of care.
- The psychiatrist will operate under an integrated behavioral health model and provide support to the primary care providers as well as Behavioral Health staff.
- The psychiatrist may be asked to supervise the clinical aspects of practice with designated collaborating mid-level providers, nurses, and/or clinic assistants.
- Additionally, the psychiatrist will provide guidance to the psychiatric services provided at the Health Center
**Benefits:**
- Proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.
- 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
- Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage Options), Dental, Vision - Individual and family plans available
- Company funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage
- FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available)
- Optional Critical Illness, Accident, ID Theft Protection and Pet insurance potions
- 4 weeks of accrued paid time off and paid holidays.
- Malpractice/Tail Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources.
- Health Center is NHSC qualified for State Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Reimbursement program, CME/CEU reimbursement and time off program.
**What we are looking for:**
- The successful candidate will be willing and able to:
(Direct Patient Care Activities:)
- Provides direct psychiatric patient care within the clinic to patients requiring a moderate level of services
- Assists in referring, coordinating, and bridging patients to a higher level of care when needed
- Follows standards of care for specialty and current guidelines for assessment and treatment
- Maintains patient records as required to provide high quality and continuous care and as required by state and federal regulations
- Enters and completes chart documentation of encounters into the Electronic Health Record
- Responds to patient concerns and communications in a timely manner
- Maintains billing information required to secure reimbursements for provision of services
- Demonstrates ability to work independently on a daily basis
- Adheres to applicable state and federal guidelines regarding patient care
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, company and personnel information
- Maintains a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism
(Administrative/Management Functions:)
- Offers guidance and recommendations for improving the quality, operations, efficiency, integration, and patient-centeredness of psychiatric services at the Health Center
- Provides clinical supervision to no more than four psychiatric NPs or PAs at a time, including availability for clinical questions, regular feedback via one-on-one meetings, and periodic chart review
- Facilitates clinical training of clinical support staff as directed by CMO
- Ensures integration of psychiatric services into corporations overall comprehensive services
- Participates in case discussions and provides feedback and curbside consults as requested by primary care and Behavioral Health clinicians and staff
- Participates in Peer Education/In-service programs
- Participates in Provider Huddles necessary to coordinate patient care
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities as requested
- Creates relationships with relevant community Psychiatric, Behavioral Health, and Social organizations to improve coordination and transfer of care, psychiatric population health, and community-wide initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned by CMO
**Qualifications:**
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
- Completion of residency at an accredited ACGME psychiatry program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible with plan to work toward Board Certification
- Current or ability to obtain licensure as an independent clinical provider in the state of California
- Current BLS Certification
- Certification in other Life Support courses as required for privileges granted in hospital and/or clinic settings.
- Proficiency with computers, ability to learn office Electronic Medical Records software and related tools.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
- Sensitivity and empathy for a diverse and underserved patient population
- Must have a current and valid California drivers license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
- If selected for an employment opportunity with the Health Center, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.
**About the Medical Group:**
- Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing quality health care for all, with a focus on underserved and immigrant populations.
- More than a dozen practice sites throughout Sacramento, including mobile clinics.
- Clinicians emphasize comprehensive and compassionate primary care with a focus on prevention, wellness, health education, and disease management.
- Medical group uses an integrated health model including pediatrics, family practice, dental services, and behavioral health.
- Offers an exciting, collegial and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in peoples lives every day.
**About the location:**
Sacramento has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in California with its affordable housing, mild weather and the many nearby places to see and spend time with family. Its family-friendly atmosphere was, in fact, listed as one of the reasons for its placement on its list. The cost of living and proximity to the many activities and cities northern California has to offer. Sacramento has a lot to offer.