Psychiatrist Job at Nexus HR Services, San Leandro, CA

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  • Nexus HR Services
  • San Leandro, CA

Job Description

Psychiatrist - San Leandro, CA

Compensation: $150 - 180 hourly

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Psychiatrist for a reputable clinic in San Leandro, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in psychiatric care and a proven ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illnesses effectively.

About the Job

Provide compassionate care and treatment needed for patients’ mental health well-being and other relevant aspects of mental health. Identify possible mental health issues; diagnose and provide treatment plans accordingly through therapies medications, or a combination of both. Refer patients to other allied medical and non-medical professionals to provide holistic care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illness and prescribe and review appropriate medications

  • Assess the condition of clients, from admission to an ongoing basis‬‬

  • Develop and facilitate individualized medical treatment care plans

  • Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients‬‬

  • Successfully de-escalate situations regarding clients in psychiatric or emotional emergencies

  • Perform administrative functions such as clinical charting and medication records‬‬

  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, mid-levels, social workers, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress ‬

  • Work collaboratively and respectfully with an integrated team of MDs, NPs, social workers,

  • nurses, medical assistants, and support staff.

  • May act as collaborating physician/clinical supervisor for psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of modern clinical psychiatry, including abnormal psychology, diagnostic interviewing, community psychology, and community mental health

  • Determine the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques needs of individual situations, take effective course of action, and follow through with effective treatment plans

  • Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population

  • Knowledge of psychological trauma, its effects on individuals and systems, and best practice treatment preferred

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff of all backgrounds and at all levels

Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to learn new EMR software

  • Board Certified in psychiatry, at least one year of experience as a licensed psychiatrist

  • Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California

  • Completion of a Psychiatry Residency

  • Active California Medical License issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California

  • Current California Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate in good standing

  • Malpractice insurance (if contracted with locum)

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

  • Must be able to work for at least 6 months, preferably at least one year

  • Clinical caseload of up to 25 patients a day 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Locum, Monday to Friday,

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