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Child Psychiatrist-946028

Pathways of California

Child Psychiatrist-946028

Long Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Welcome to Pathways of California’s career website! If you are passionate about helping others and enthusiastic about your future, we want you to join our team!

    Pathways is growing we are currently seeking Child Psychiatrist part time at 2 locations we have open one in Long Beach area and another in O.C area please contact us.

    Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as a Sub-Contracted Psychiatrist for child and adolescents.

    SUMMARY

    Responsible for providing culturally appropriate psychiatric and medication management services to program clients which includes evaluation and assessment, diagnoses, and prescription of medication and monitoring medication side effects and participation in treatment process. Will supervise nurse practitioner and RNs. Will also provide supervision input on LVNs and RNs.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) received from an accredited medical school.

    Board Certified in psychiatry or eligible for the certification examination in psychiatry as defined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Independently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.

    Must have completed a two year psychiatry fellowship; with emphasis on children preferred. Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and direct work of others, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate level PC skills required.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    Completes psychiatric medication assessments, multi-axial diagnosis and documentation including assessments, evaluation, diagnosis and follow-up notes meeting all the standards of the company, and County, State and Federal regulatory boards.

    Assesses for clinical conditions and refer out for medical conditions. Address medical concerns as they relate to psychotropic medication prescribed.

    Provides psychiatric services to program participants for 16 hours weekly

    Identifies clients’ current MORS and provides services that will facilitate movement to a lower level of care.

    Evaluates all clients entering the program for medical and behavioral health needs.

    Acts as psychiatric consultant to staff members of other disciplines providing assessment as needed.

    Supervises licensed staff on medication dispensing and any medication related issues.

    Completes documentation, as soon as service is provided and ensure that it meets the standards established in the program and MediCal and Medicare.

    Provides staff training in-services as needed.

    Provides crisis intervention.

    Assist with the supervision of the LVN.

    Will supervise the LVN, RN and nurse practitioner on clinical/medication issues.

    Attends monthly treatment teams to discuss case planning for clients and movement to a lower level of care.

    Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.