Psychiatrist Needed in Placerville, CA - ASH 10.23.2026
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Job description
Specialty: Psychiatrist
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA (Other location option is Placerville, CA – about 45 minutes from Sacramento, CA)
Schedule: Full-time; 32-40 hours weekly
Weekly Compensation: $11,200 ($280 hourly)
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Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care within a community behavioral health setting serving both adult and pediatric populations. This role involves conducting evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment for individuals facing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and other complex behavioral health needs, many of whom represent vulnerable and historically underserved populations. The Psychiatrist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of therapists, case managers, nurses, and support staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care that promotes stability, recovery, and improved quality of life. At Amergis, we hold our healthcare providers to the highest professional and ethical standards, seeking clinicians who demonstrate clinical excellence, compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to protecting and advocating for disenfranchised patient populations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be dedicated to improving access to behavioral healthcare within the community.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in adult and pediatric populations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, crisis intervention, and patient stabilization.
• Treat patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nurses, and behavioral health staff.
• Review labs, medical records, and diagnostic testing to support treatment decisions.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the Avatar EMR.
Qualifications
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active state medical license and unrestricted DEA registration.
• Experience treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders; MAT experience preferred.
• Strong background in community mental health, crisis management, and multidisciplinary care.