Chula Vista PACE- Psychiatrist

3 months ago

Chula Vista, United States San Ysidro Health Center Full time
Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and PACE Director of Behavioral Health, the psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral health care in primary care settings by a team comprised of primary care physicians (PCPs), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and behavioral health providers. This psychiatrist is responsible for performing psychiatric assessments, medication review and management, and diagnostic evaluations of PACE participants. Brief evidenced-based pharmacologic services are provided to older adults in the PACE setting. This staff psychiatrist also works in a consultant role with behavioral health clinicians and PCPs to develop and implement sound treatment plans for participants with physical health, mental health and/or substance use issues. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; evaluates capacity for decision-making; ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion; and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Provides direct psychiatric evaluation and evidenced-based pharmacologic treatment of participants, focusing on those with diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who are identified in discussion with the participant's BH clinician and/or PCP.
  • Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers as needed regarding the participant's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the participant's record, face to face or telehealth consultation.
  • Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities of the Division with regard to treatment Utilization Review, medication monitoring, peer review, procedures and processes.
  • Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion including: the preparation of reports and written documentation, notes and medical records, all other forms and documents as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies. To attend training and work efficiently in EHR EPIC.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of in-service training for primary care- based providers including medical residents and staff regarding current understanding of best practices for the recognition and treatment of behavioral health conditions in primary care as requested.
  • Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and make recommendations to medical providers and participants; determine if crisis response services are appropriate for participant safety.
  • Works in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and PACE Director of Behavioral Health to ensure full integration of services and a team-based approach to care.
  • Participates in meetings and committees as required.
  • Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines.
  • Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned and/or as requested.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Adheres to all applicable SYHealth and PACE policies, procedures, protocols and best practices.
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
  • Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
  • Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under specification of license held as requested.
  • Coordinate with other consulting psychiatrists and/or PCPs for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of participant care.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, and confidentiality and treats every participant and employee with dignity in every interaction.
  • Promotes and fosters respect for participant privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all participant EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
Job Requirements

Education Required:
  • Successful completion of M.D. or D.O. degree.
  • Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Residency Program.
Certifications/Licenses Required:
  • Current license to practice in the State of California.
  • Board certified or if recently graduating fellowship or residency, board-eligible in adult psychiatry.


Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
  • Good oral and written communication.
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.
  • Integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
  • Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority communities.
  • Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  • Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, substance abuse interventions strongly recommended.
  • Experience with completing cognitive assessments and capacity evaluations.
  • Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders.
  • Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, family members, other professional staff and the public.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lbs.
  • May drive around San Diego County for various meetings and trainings.
Universal Requirements:

Pre employment requirements include I-9; physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Other details
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $144.71
  • Max Hiring Rate $203.85


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