Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Full-Time position in Bakersfield, California - Clinica Sierra Vista

Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.


Why work for us?

Whether you are looking for a new career or grow an existing one, Clinica Sierra Vista is committed to the future of our employees.

We believe in order to be the best, we must take care of our people, because that is the right thing to do.

• Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for provider and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Signon bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000
• Paid CME
• Loan repayment through the NHSC
• Pay for Performance Plan

Position Summary:

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to our behavioral health population with the highest quality, respect and compassion.
• Works as part of a care team of clinicians, case managers, medical assistance, other behavioral health professional to deliver comprehensive care.
• Reports to the Chief Medical Officer/Associate Medical Director and Senior Director of BH.

Essential Functions:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, diagnostic review, and psychopharm services for the specialty mental health populations within Clinica Sierra Vista.
• Consults with a multidisciplinary team of CSV physicians and mental health providers regarding psychiatric aspects of the patients care.
• Documents in the electronic medical records, including medication lists and eprescribing.
• Manages and maintains a panel of patients and promotes a constant communication between the primary care physician and the behavioral health team.
• Assures quality of care for all patients at all times and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Adheres to and complies with state and federal standards.
• Provides phonetriage/consultation in rare emergent situations afterhours.
• Required to see appointment and walkin patients
• Completes various forms for Patients including: School Medication forms, JV220, SSI, medical clearance for SUD OP participation, etc.
• Reviews lab results as well as drugdrug interactions on every visit. Provides prescriptions refills for patients.

Responsibilities: On a scheduled basis may be required to work at any facility. Other duties as required by the Medical Director and or Senior Director of BH.


Education, and Skills Required:

• Completion of a residency training program and a valid California State License are required at the time of appointment.
• A knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization management and procedures.