Adult Psychiatrist – CARE Court / ACT Program | Ventura, CA | $340K FT
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Adult Psychiatrist – CARE Court / ACT Program | Ventura, CA | $340K FT
Location: Ventura County, California
Specialty: Adult Psychiatry
Employment Type: W-2
Schedule: Four 8-Hour Days Per Week
Compensation: $340,000 Annually for Full-Time, 40-Hour W-2 Employment
Exciting Psychiatry Opportunities in Coastal Southern California!
Setline Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) in Ventura, California.
These opportunities offer the chance to work with innovative, multidisciplinary behavioral health programs serving adults with serious mental illness, including individuals involved in the justice system and those requiring intensive community-based psychiatric services.
Enjoy a four-day workweek with no call, nights, or weekends, while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable patient populations.
Position Highlights
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Four 8-hour workdays per week
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No on-call, after-hours, or weekend coverage
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CARE Court and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) opportunities
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Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment teams
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Adult psychiatry with an emphasis on serious mental illness
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Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning
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Community-based and field-based patient care
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SmartCare electronic medical records
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Comprehensive W-2 benefits
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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PTO and CME accrual
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Full-time, 40-hour W-2 compensation of $340,000 annually
About Ventura County Behavioral Health
Ventura County Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to individuals and families throughout Ventura County.
As part of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, VCBH is committed to delivering accessible, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented behavioral health services.
The organization emphasizes whole-person care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative treatment approaches for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and complex behavioral health needs.
Available Psychiatry Opportunities
CARE Court Psychiatrist – Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment
Join a growing program supporting individuals referred through California's CARE Act, including justice-involved patients experiencing serious mental illness.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management.
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Treat adults with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders.
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Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
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Review clinical histories, correctional records, and collateral information to support patient care.
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Collaborate with the CARE Team Lead, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.
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Assist with CARE Court clinical documentation, psychiatric assessments, and treatment recommendations.
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Support court-related activities, including clinical reports and progress hearings, as program needs evolve.
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Coordinate continuity of care across residential treatment settings, supportive housing, and correctional environments.
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Complete disability and supportive housing documentation.
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Maintain accurate clinical records using SmartCare EMR.
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Participate in community-based patient contact as the program expands.
EPICS Psychiatrist – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Provide comprehensive psychiatric services within an established team-based Assertive Community Treatment model serving adults with serious mental illness.
The EPICS program follows the TMACT fidelity model, emphasizing coordinated, recovery-oriented care delivered in community settings.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological treatment, and ongoing medication management.
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Conduct regular assessments of psychiatric symptoms, medication response, and potential side effects.
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Deliver brief supportive therapy when clinically appropriate.
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Educate patients regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, and medications.
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Collaborate closely with nurses, case managers, therapists, and other treatment team members.
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Participate in daily team meetings and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
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Conduct home visits and community-based psychiatric
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for adults with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting.
- Deliver psychiatric services through Ventura County Behavioral Health's CARE Court and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/EPICS) programs.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in daily team meetings, psychiatric consultations, and collaborative treatment planning.
- Provide psychopharmacological treatment, monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Conduct community-based assessments, home visits, and field-based patient encounters as required by the assigned program.
- Support justice-involved patients through psychiatric evaluations, clinical recommendations, and CARE Court-related documentation.
- Review relevant medical, psychiatric, and correctional records to support diagnostic clarification and continuity of care.
- Coordinate psychiatric services across outpatient, inpatient, residential treatment
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry through a nationally recognized certifying organization.
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license.
- Active DEA registration valid in California.
- Experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adults with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, preferred.
- Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.
- Experience in community mental health, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), or public behavioral health settings preferred.
- Forensic psychiatry experience or experience treating justice-involved populations preferred for CARE Court.
- Ability to provide psychiatric services in outpatient, community-based, and field-based settings.
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams and participating in collaborative treatment planning.
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records
Working Hours
- **Schedule:** Four 8-hour shifts per week, totaling 32 hours.
- **Workdays:** Weekday scheduling, coordinated with Ventura County Behavioral Health.
- **No Call:** No on-call, after-hours, or weekend coverage required.
- **Clinical Setting:** CARE Court and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/EPICS) programs.
- **Work Arrangement:** In-person, team-based psychiatric services with community and field-based patient visits as required.
- **Daily Activities:** Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
- **Scheduling Flexibility:** Specific workdays and clinical schedules coordinated with program leadership based on patient and operational needs.
- **Employment Type:** W-2 position. Compensation and benefits for the 32-hour schedule to be confirmed; the advertised $340,000 annual salary applies to 40-hour full-time employment.
Skills
- Adult Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
- Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Treatment
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders
- Psychiatric Evaluations and Diagnostic Assessments
- Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- CARE Court and Justice-Involved Patient Care
- Community-Based and Field-Based Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry and Court-Related Assessments
- Crisis Assessment and Risk Management
- Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Recovery-Oriented and Trauma-Informed Care
- Patient-Centered and Culturally Responsive Treatment
- Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Decision-Making
- Home Visits and Community Mental Health Services
- Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making
- Care Coordination and Continuity of Care
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) – SmartCare Preferred
- Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Quality Improvement and Program Development
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability in Evolving Behavioral Health Programs