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ProTouch Staffing

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

ProTouch Staffing, , CA, United States


My name is Jason Long with ProTouch Staffing. We have a client in Southern California who is looking for a Bilingual/Spanish-speaking (ABPN) Board-certified Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team. Essential Functions * Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of primarily psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. * Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. * Provides verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers. * Plans follow-up care, including requests for outside consultations and evaluations. * Maintains patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing, and quality improvement. * Functions potentially in a variety of settings, including a health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and in clients' homes. * Participates as a member of the site clinical services team and attends clinical team meetings. * Acts as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate * Supervises Advanced Practice Psychiatric Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) Job Requirements * Medical degree required and must have completed psychiatry residency and board eligible * Current and unrestricted Medical License to practice in the state of California * Must have current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe certain medications. * Spanish Language proficiency. * Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community-based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care. * Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Job Preferences * Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). * Experience in federally qualified health center or other community health environment preferred * Experience as part of a team-based care model. * Electronic Health record, Epic experience. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please reach out and apply. Please advise. All My Best, Jason G. Long ProTouch Medical p: e: