Psychiatry job located in California

• Hybrid remote and in-person work
• Ample loan repayment opportunities for this Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
• Outpatient, no call, no weekends

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Department. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity to take the lead in managing your patient panel. You will provide intake assessments, formulate treatment plans, and manage medications for a range of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting.

Patient Population

Our practice serves a disadvantaged population, providing you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We treat patients presenting with mild to moderate mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and ADHD.

We seek a well-rounded practitioner comfortable treating diverse mental health conditions or aspiring to grow into this role.

Position Highlights:

• Flexible Hours: Schedule is flexible! Build your own schedule within usual clinic operation hours. No on-call duties.
• Employment Type: Open to both full-time and part-time positions.
• In-Person or Hybrid Positions Available: While in-person work is preferred, we also offer a hybrid option, allowing for work from home some days per week.
• Appointment length: One hour for new patient visits and a half hour for follow up visits. Full-time providers have up to four hours a week for paid administrative time.
• Support Staff: We have a dedicated support staff for scheduling, prior authorizations, paperwork, and patient communication.
• Clinical Team: We are a team of eight providers including MDs and NPs, meaning we have robust coverage during vacations or leave.
• EMR: We currently use Cerner electronic health records and will transition to Epic in the coming years. Both are widely regarded as favorites among healthcare professionals for their efficiency and user-friendly design.
• Loan Repayment: Our facility qualifies as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), meaning that our providers are eligible for a variety of student loan repayment programs.
• Relocation Assistance: up to $10,000 available for relocation assistance

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations of patients to determine their mental health needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, including medication management and therapy recommendations.
• Prescribe and manage mental health medications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Requirements

• Licensed (or ability to become licensed) to practice medicine in California
• Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Experience in the field of mental health
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems such as Cerner and Epic
• Familiarity with ICD-10 coding for accurate documentation of diagnoses.

About the Organization

Located in beautiful Northern California, (Login for Information) Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

(Login for Information) is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Contact Us
To inquire about the position, you can message our hiring manager Rebecca Holton at (Login for Information).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clearlake, CA 95422