Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist - Inpatient
Southern California
32 HOURS PER WEEK ON-SITE
$150 - $180.00 / HOUR
8:00 - 4:30PM - OPEN ON DAYS AVAILABLE

Assess and treat patients who suffer from psychiatric illness and participate in enhancing psychiatric care delivery in a multidisciplinary, 12-step based treatment environment. Educate staff on best practices in the management of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Propose, develop, and implement best practices in psychiatric care delivery under the direction of the Medical Director. Propose, develop, and implement improvements in the process of psychiatric care delivery under the direction of the Medical Director. Work collaboratively with other physicians and staff to ensure the best possible psychiatric treatment for our patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1.Assess and diagnose mental disorders in individuals referred in order to treat specified mental disorders and provide consultation services to professional staff.

• A. Conduct assessment interviews based on referral questions and input from referring mental health professionals.
• B. Formulate clinical reports that include specific categories and content regarding: history of current illness, psychiatric history, family background, medical history, social status, mental status exam, multi-axial diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations.
• C. Reassess presenting and treatment-emergent symptoms and progress

2.Provide psychiatric medical expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental disorders to
ensure that biological aspects of mental disorder are addressed.

• A. Prescribe psychopharmacological treatment as indicated for specified mental disorders.
• B. Prescribe within formulary guidelines, and adhere to our policy when that is not indicated.
• C. Minimize or resolve psychopharmacologic complications via systematic assessment and reassessment of medication response based on the patient’s self-report, input from other disciplines, and objective data.
• D. Adhere to our clinical guidelines and practices regarding medication prescribing practice in the treatment of mental disorders.

Minimum/Essential Qualifications

• Minimum education, training, licensure, experience, etc.
• Doctorate (MD)
• Current license to practice medicine in appropriate state
• Board certified, certified in addiction medicine or board eligible in a medical specialty. If board eligible, must be board certified or certified in addiction medicine prior to the re-credentialing in two years.
• Addiction related medical practice or equivalent/related experience
• Minimum of 2 years freedom from chemical use problems (CA only)
• DEA Certificate
• DEA DATA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (within 30 days of hire)
• Current and active CPR Card
• Preferred Qualifications
• Additional education, training, licensure, experience, etc.
• Prior CD/Detox experience; 1 yr. experience in acute care setting
• Minimum 2 yrs. experience in addiction medicine practice
• Board certification in ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)

Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!

Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. \r\n\r\nSince 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. \r\n\r\nNearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.\r\n\r\nPlease contact us for more information!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work,

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