Chula Vista PACE- Psychiatrist
Location
Chula Vista, CA | United States
Job description
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the San Diego PACE Medical Director and Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the San Diego PACE psychiatrist is responsible for services related to mental health assessments and care, management, and coordination of mental health services. Will collaborate with primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and behavioral health providers. PACE psychiatrist is responsible for performing psychiatric assessments, medication management and diagnostic evaluations of patients. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.
Essential Functions of the Job: - Provides direct psychiatric evaluation and evidenced-based pharmacologic treatment of patients, focusing on patients with diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who are identified in discussion with the patient's BH clinician and/or PCP.
- Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the client's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client's record, face to face or telephonic consultation.
- Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures and processes.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion including: the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes and medical records, all other forms and documents as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
- Participates in the development and delivery of in-service training for primary care-based providers and staff regarding current understanding of best practices for the recognition and treatment of behavioral health conditions in primary care as requested.
- Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and make recommendations to medical providers and patients; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.
- Works in coordination with the PACE PCP and IDT team to ensure full integration of services and a team based approach to care.
- Participates in meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
- Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines.
- Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned and/or as requested.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Adheres to all applicable SY Health and San Diego PACE policies, procedures, protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
- Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
- Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with geriatric participants.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff and the public.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
- Assist in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under specification of license held as requested.
- Coordinate with other consulting psychiatrists and/or PCPs for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Willingness to work some early evening and Saturday hours as requested.
- Attends meetings, as required, and participates on committees, as directed.
- Demonstrates professional behavior standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, and confidentiality and treats every patient and employee with dignity in every interaction.
- Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
Job Requirements: Education Required (Minimum level of education): Successful completion of M.D. degree in Medicine with at least two years of experience in a mental health setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Certifications/Licenses Required: Current license to practice in the State of California. Board certified or board-eligible in child and/or adult psychiatry.
Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): Combination of education and years of experience as specified above. Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required. Experience with primary care psychiatry or consultation-liaison psychiatry desired.
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities. Integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with geriatric patients. Demonstrate respect for diversity. Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, substance abuse interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model strongly recommended. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members and other professional staff.
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Other details - Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $141.81
- Max Hiring Rate $202.19
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