Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

OPEN POSITION: Physician - Psychiatrist SCHEDULE: - Full-Time - Monday through Friday - No Nights - No Weekends - No On-Call - Some Flexibility Offered CLINIC HOURS: - Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 6:30pm COMPENSATION: - $350,000 Starting Base Salary, negotiable dependent upon experience - Malpractice Insurance - Loan Forgiveness - Health / Dental / Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off Package - 403b w/ 6% Match - Details Negotiable LOCATION: - Lancaster, California - provider may work some telemedicine shifts from home COMPANY PROFILE: This thriving community health center opened in 2011 and currently employs more than 20 physicians across a variety of specialties - psychiatry, pediatrics, ob/gyn, infectious disease, orthopedics, behavioral health, podiatry, and pain management, as well as full-scope primary care. They operate 4 clinic locations in the Lancaster area, with a robust support staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical and administrative team members. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The psychiatrist will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer / Chief Mental Health Officer and work out of the clinic locations in Lancaster, with some remote (telemedicine) work days as patient needs allow. The position plays a vital role in the practice s behavioral health program, collaborating with the Director of Behavioral Health. Specific duties of the role include, but are not limited to: - provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to patients - conduct psychiatric examinations and evaluations - make diagnoses - prescribe therapy - conduct individual and group psychotherapy - consult with psychologists, social workers, and others in the community - confer with patients relatives regarding illnesses and treatments - assist in establishing psychiatric programs and policies - assist in developing healthcare plans and reviews of program requirements - recommend appropriate changes to the program when identified - participate in care team huddles, provider meetings, and all-staff meetings Psychiatrists typically see two (2) patients per hour and are supported as needed by the office s resource staff. The practice uses the Epic EHR. REQUIREMENTS: - California medical license - DEA - Board Certification or Eligibility, Psychiatry - no experience required - recent graduates are welcome to apply HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at or call . Please visit for a full listing of available positions at CHS Recruiting.