Borrego Health
Location
El Cajon, CA | United States
Job description
SUMMARY:Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders: Organizes data concerning patient's family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources. Examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Provides professional consultation to primary care provider on medication management; advises on adjustment or change of medication when adverse reactions present.Provides professional consultation to psychologists and other therapists involved in patient's care. Interviews patients upon referral thru Telemedicine and recommends treatment modalities. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team along side primary care providers, psychologist, social workers, education professionals, school health nurses, and occupational therapist.
COMPENSATION: Salary: $300,000.00 - $320,000.00 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative Functions: 1. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, physicians and service agenciesJob tags
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