NEW PSYCHIATRIST

Health Advocates Network - Tehachapi, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tehachapi, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Psychiatrist for registry positions at a facility in Tehachapi, California. The role involves evaluating and treating psychiatric patients, ensuring compliance with policies and laws, and maintaining effective communication with patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Directly evaluates, treats and documents treatment of assigned psychiatric patients on a continual basis in accordance with policy, procedures, and laws.
• Provides diagnosis after assessment; prescribes medications; monitors patients' progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or referrals as indicated.
• Dictates admission summaries, discharge summaries and other necessary documentation.
• Confers with patient's relatives, AR, legal Client, or healthcare proxy to inform them of patient's condition, changes in physical or mental status and treatment recommendations and to encourage their participation in the overall treatment planning and management of patient.
• Communicates with community psychiatrists as appropriate to enhance patient care, to facilitate patient discharge, and to respond to questions regarding patient management.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year previous working experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Psychiatrist.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association).
• Must have up to date credentials in the state of CA.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $276/hour.
• Flexible scheduling as an independent contractor.