Psychiatrist

Overview

Life Long Medical Care is searching for a highly motivated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Berkeley Trust Health Center located in Berkeley, CA. This is a per diem position supervised under the Director of Specialty Services-Psychiatry. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality psychosocial services to health center patients, provide direct mental health care for patients in primary care, consult with non-psychiatric providers, and supervise psychiatric advanced practice providers.

Patients are referred for psychiatric care from all Health Center/Program locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. This position is represented by UAPD; salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and employees must remain a member in good standing of UAPD.

Compensation:
Psychiatrist $115.00 - $138.00 per hour, depending on years since licensure.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illnesses through a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
• Perform initial psychiatric assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement treatment for the patient.
• Assess patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
• Monitor and record client progress, amending treatment plans according to patient response.
• Provide verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Plan follow-up care, including requests for outside consultations and evaluations.
• Maintain patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing, and quality improvement.
• Function potentially in a variety of settings, including a health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and clients' homes.
• Provide patients with emotional support and strategies to manage their disorder.
• Stay current with new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
• Participate as a member of the site clinical services team and attend clinical team meetings.
• Coordinate care with other health team members, including case management and behavioral health staff, and provide clinical consultation with other clinicians.
• Act as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate.
• May supervise Advanced Practice Psychiatric Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
• Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members to drive initiatives aligned with the organization's mission, strategic goals, federal and state laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Cross‑clinic work is required over multiple sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to providing health care services for underserved populations with demonstrated sensitivity in working with low‑income, diverse patients from varied educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively support, motivate, and supervise staff, encouraging development and building a strong and productive team.
• Strong organizational, administrative, multi‑tasking, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, maintain a positive friendly manner, and adapt to change.
• Ability to present information to others, including employees, community partners, and vendors.
• Ability to work with individuals and organizations locally to build support.
• Ability to seek direction on essential matters, yet work independently with little on‑site supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
• Work well in a team‑oriented environment with professionals of varying work styles and support needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a manner that reflects positively on Life Long Medical Care.
• Understand how one’s work intersects with other departments of Life Long Medical Care and partner organizations.
• Make appropriate use of knowledge, expertise, and connections of other staff.
• Be creative and mature with a “can‑do,” proactive attitude, continuously scanning the environment for improvement opportunities.

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