Psychiatrist, Side by Side at University of California

Responsibilities:

1. Implementation of quality, comprehensive, individualized, strengths-based, and culturally competent psychiatric treatment and medication management in the community.
2. Monitor and evaluate medication services across the agency.
3. Maintain systems that ensure accountability in all areas regarding service quality.
4. Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures which track relevant documentation, adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements, and billing productivity.
5. Participate in intake and discharge process.
6. Responsible for assuring timely submission of Medi-Cal progress notes and Assessments.
7. Obtain and complete necessary clinical records/documents within assigned time frames.
8. Ensure culturally sensitive and relevant treatment.
9. Collaborate weekly with Director of Mental Health Services.
10. Consult with a licensed physician as needed for patient care.
11. Participate in Clinical Treatment Team meetings weekly.
12. Participate on the Health and Safety Committee and attend bi-monthly meetings.
13. Serve as the agency’s Infection Control Officer, which includes overseeing the Plan.
14. Ability to conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses.
15. Ability to prescribe psychotropic medications as needed, monitor efficacy, monitor medication side effects, and document progress.
16. Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
17. Knowledge of the mental health system for Transition Age Youth (TAY), as well as ages 5-26. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
18. Proficiency in use of electronic health record system.
19. In-depth knowledge of needs of adolescents in out-of-home placement and transition aged foster youth.
20. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with therapeutic modalities suitable for young children, adolescents, and their families.

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted MD license issued by the California Licensing Board.
• Current, unrestricted MD furnishing license issued by the California Licensing Board.
• Possession of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Fingerprint clearance from California DOJ, FBI, and any other required entity, such as Community Care Licensing.
• A valid California driver's license, personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SBS insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance.
• Please note that Covid-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in cases of approved medical or religious accommodation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please send your resume to Tim Schulte, HR Generalist, at tschulte@sidebysideyouth.org. Thank you so much!