Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist – Street Program | $355K+ | Concord, CA
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Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist – Street Program | $355K+ | Concord, CA
Location: Concord, California
Specialty: Psychiatry – Adult
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health / Community-Based Street Program
Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week
Annual Salary: $355,555 + Bonus Opportunities
Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist – $355,555 Annually | Community Behavioral Health
Setline Health is seeking a qualified Adult Psychiatrist for a full-time opportunity supporting Contra Costa Regional Medical Center's Outpatient Behavioral Health Street Program in Concord, California.
This position offers an annual salary of $355,555, comprehensive clinical support, retirement benefits, paid time off, CME accrual, and generous annual bonus opportunities.
The psychiatrist will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing behavioral health treatment for adults receiving services through the Street Program.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving access to psychiatric care for individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs.
Position Highlights
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$355,555 annual salary – Full-Time W-2
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40 hours of coverage per week
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Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
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Community-Based Street Program
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60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations
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30-minute follow-up appointments
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Spanish-speaking ability preferred
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Utilization Review (UR) coaches available to assist with paperwork
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Nursing support for medications and injections
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Established multidisciplinary behavioral health team
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Clinical support from a lead psychiatrist and program manager
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Collaboration with clinical social workers, AOD clinicians, and therapists
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Attractive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Generous annual bonus opportunities
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PTO and CME accrual
About Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is a full-service county hospital providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services to residents throughout Contra Costa County.
Since 2008, Setline Health's healthcare partners have supported a broad range of psychiatric services at CCRMC, including:
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Inpatient Psychiatry
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Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Detention Facility Psychiatry
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Outpatient Behavioral Health
The Street Program is part of CCRMC's outpatient behavioral health services, supporting adults who benefit from coordinated psychiatric treatment and community-based care.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing treatment for adult patients participating in the Street Program.
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Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations lasting approximately 60 minutes and follow-up appointments lasting approximately 30 minutes.
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Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.
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Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans.
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Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications based on patient needs and treatment response.
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Evaluate and manage patients with complex psychiatric presentations and co-occurring substance use disorders.
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Collaborate with clinical social workers, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) clinicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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Coordinate psychiatric treatment with the lead psychiatrist, program manager, and multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
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Utilize nursing support for medication administration and injectable psychiatric treatments.
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Work with Utilization Review coaches to support clinical documentation and required paperwork.
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Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and care coordination activities.
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Monitor patient progress, assess treatment effectiveness, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
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Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with community behavioral health resources and appropriate healthcare providers.
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Assess psychiatric safety concerns and determine when patients require additional intervention or higher levels of care.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
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Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered psychiatric care.
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Support improved access to behavioral health services for adults throughout Contra Costa County.
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
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Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
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Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure before employment.
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Active DEA registration appropriate for psychiatric prescribing responsibilities.
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Experience providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult patients.
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Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychiatric diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.
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Experience treating patients with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.
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Familiarity with community mental health, county behavioral health programs, or outreach-based psychiatric services preferred.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
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Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
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Experience working with diverse and underserved patient populations preferred.
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Spanish-speaking ability preferred.
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Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented psychiatric care.
Working Hours
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Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2.
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Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week.
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Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health / Street Program.
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Work Location: Concord, California.
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Patient Population: Adults receiving outpatient psychiatric and community-based behavioral health services.
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Initial Psychiatric Evaluations: 60-minute appointments.
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Follow-Up Appointments: 30-minute appointments.
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Clinical Responsibilities: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
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Specific Shift Hours: To be confirmed based on program scheduling requirements.
Skills
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Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
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Community-Based Psychiatry
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Street Outreach Behavioral Health
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
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Psychiatric Diagnosis and Assessment
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Serious Mental Illness Treatment
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Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorder Management
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Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorder Treatment
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Depression and Anxiety Disorder Management
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Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
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Long-Acting Injectable Medication Coordination
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Dual Diagnosis and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment Collaboration
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Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment Planning
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Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Collaboration
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Clinical Social Work and Therapist Coordination
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Psychiatric Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention
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Patient Referrals and Continuity of Care
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Utilization Review and Clinical Documentation
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Community Mental Health Services
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Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Care
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Culturally Responsive Psychiatric Treatment
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Spanish Language Skills Preferred
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Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
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Strong Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making
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Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Patient-Centered Care
Work Environment
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Location: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Street Program, Concord, California.
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Practice Setting: Community-based outpatient psychiatric services supporting adults with mental health and substance use needs.
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Clinical Team: Collaborate with a lead psychiatrist, program manager, clinical social workers, AOD clinicians, therapists, nurses, and administrative clerks.
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Clinical Support: Utilization Review coaches available to assist with paperwork and nursing staff available for medication and injection support.
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Patient Population: Adults experiencing psychiatric conditions, serious mental illness, and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
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Collaborative Care: Multidisciplinary approach emphasizing treatment coordination, psychiatric stabilization, and continuity of care.
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Community Focus: Support access to psychiatric services for individuals who benefit from outreach-oriented and community-based behavioral healthcare.
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Professional Environment: Established county behavioral health program emphasizing clinical collaboration, evidence-based treatment, and patient-centered services.
Compensation & Benefits
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Annual Salary: $355,555 for full-time W-2 employment based on 40 hours per week.
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Retirement: Attractive 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
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Bonuses: Generous annual bonus opportunities.
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Paid Time Off: PTO accrual.
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Continuing Medical Education: CME accrual.
Why Concord, California?
Located in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco East Bay, Concord offers access to Northern California's diverse communities, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
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Convenient access to San Francisco, Oakland, and the greater Bay Area
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Scenic hiking and outdoor recreation near Mount Diablo
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Diverse restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
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Regional parks, trails, and recreational opportunities
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A vibrant East Bay arts and music scene
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Access to California's wine country and Pacific Coast destinations
Apply Today!
Setline Health is seeking psychiatrists who are passionate about providing high-quality outpatient psychiatric care and improving access to behavioral health services.
If you are interested in a rewarding Adult Outpatient Psychiatry opportunity offering competitive compensation, multidisciplinary clinical support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful community impact, we encourage you to apply.
Join a collaborative behavioral health team supporting adults throughout Contra Costa County.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing treatment for adult patients participating in the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) Street Program in Concord, California.
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations lasting approximately 60 minutes and follow-up appointments lasting approximately 30 minutes.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans tailored to each patient's clinical needs.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications based on patient presentation, treatment response, and potential side effects.
- Provide psychiatric care for adults experiencing complex behavioral health conditions and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including clinical social workers, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) clinicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate psychiatric services with the lead psychiatrist, program manager, and administrative support staff.
- Utilize nursing support for medication administration, long-acting injectable treatments, and ongoing medication coordination.
- Work with Utilization Review (UR) coaches to facilitate required paperwork, clinical documentation, and treatment authorizations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and coordinated patient care discussions.
- Conduct psychiatric risk assessments, including evaluations for suicidal ideation, self-harm concerns, behavioral crises, and the need for higher levels of care.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Coordinate referrals to community behavioral health programs, substance use treatment services, and other appropriate healthcare resources.
- Support continuity of care for patients receiving services through Contra Costa County's community mental health system.
- Collaborate with community-based providers and outreach teams to address barriers to psychiatric treatment and improve patient engagement.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to members of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, medication records, and treatment documentation.
- Follow established county behavioral health policies, patient confidentiality requirements, professional standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and independent medical decision-making in an outpatient psychiatric setting.
- Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented psychiatric care.
- Support improved access to mental health services for underserved and vulnerable adult populations throughout Contra Costa County.
- Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered treatment environment focused on psychiatric stabilization, long-term recovery, and positive behavioral health outcomes.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure before beginning employment.
- Active DEA registration appropriate for psychiatric prescribing responsibilities.
- Experience providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for adult patients.
- Strong knowledge of adult psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.
- Proficiency in psychopharmacology, psychiatric medication management, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Experience treating patients with complex psychiatric presentations and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
- Experience in community mental health, county behavioral health programs, street outreach, or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) settings preferred.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management appointments.
- Experience developing individualized psychiatric treatment plans and monitoring patient progress.
- Strong psychiatric risk assessment skills, including evaluating suicidal ideation, self-harm concerns, behavioral crises, and the need for higher levels of care.
- Familiarity with community-based psychiatric services and treatment approaches for underserved and vulnerable adult populations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams, including clinical social workers, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) clinicians, therapists, nurses, and program leadership.
- Experience coordinating psychiatric treatment with community providers, outreach teams, and substance use treatment programs preferred.
- Knowledge of long-acting injectable psychiatric medications and coordination of medication administration with nursing staff.
- Familiarity with Utilization Review (UR), treatment authorizations, and clinical documentation requirements preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic capabilities, and independent medical decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) and timely clinical documentation.
- **Spanish-speaking ability preferred.**
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and individuals experiencing barriers to accessing behavioral healthcare.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and applicable county behavioral health regulations.
- Availability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week W-2 schedule.
- Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered psychiatric care.
- Ability to support a collaborative clinical environment focused on psychiatric stabilization, continuity of care, and improved behavioral health outcomes.
Working Hours
- **Employment Type:** Full-Time, W-2.
- **Weekly Hours:** 40 hours per week.
- **Standard Schedule:** Full-time outpatient psychiatric coverage.
- **Workdays:** To be determined based on program scheduling requirements.
- **Shift Hours:** Specific start and end times to be confirmed with the facility.
- **Practice Setting:** Outpatient Behavioral Health / Community-Based Street Program.
- **Work Location:** Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) – Concord, California.
- **Patient Population:** Adults receiving outpatient psychiatric and community-based behavioral health services.
- **Initial Psychiatric Evaluations:** 60-minute appointments.
- **Follow-Up Appointments:** 30-minute appointments.
- **Clinical Responsibilities:** Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, follow-up care, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- **Clinical Support:** Nursing assistance for medications and injections, with Utilization Review (UR) coaches available to assist with paperwork.
- **Multidisciplinary Team:** Collaboration with a lead psychiatrist, program manager, clinical social workers, AOD clinicians, therapists, and administrative staff.
- **Call Requirements:** To be confirmed.
- **Weekend Coverage:** To be confirmed.
- **Holiday Coverage:** To be confirmed.
- **Compensation Structure:** Full-time W-2 employment with an annual base salary of $355,555, plus applicable bonus opportunities and benefits.
Skills
- Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
- Community-Based Psychiatric Care
- Street Outreach Behavioral Health Services
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
- Psychiatric Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
- Adult Mental Health Assessments
- Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Treatment
- Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorder Management
- Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorder Treatment
- Depression and Anxiety Disorder Management
- Psychopharmacology and Psychiatric Medication Management
- Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Medication Coordination
- Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment Planning
- Mental Status Examinations
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Psychiatric Crisis Assessment and Intervention
- Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis Assessment and Treatment
- Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment Collaboration
- Trauma-Informed Psychiatric Care
- Recovery-Oriented Behavioral Health Services
- Patient Engagement and Therapeutic Communication
- Community Mental Health and Outreach Services
- Care Coordination for Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
- Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team Collaboration
- Clinical Social Work and Therapist Coordination
- Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Recommendations
- Collaboration with Nursing and Medication Support Staff
- Utilization Review (UR) and Treatment Authorization Coordination
- Patient Referrals and Continuity of Care
- Individualized Treatment Planning and Follow-Up Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Management
- HIPAA Compliance and Patient Confidentiality
- County Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures
- Culturally Responsive and Patient-Centered Care
- Spanish Language Proficiency Preferred
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Independent Medical Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking and Complex Case Management
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education and Medication Counseling
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Compassionate and Nonjudgmental Patient Care