Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community.
Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $303,118.71-$410,101.79

Position Summary:

The Psychiatrist (PSY) reports to the Medical Director and coordinates and provides psychiatric evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to adult and young adult patients with mental health needs. The Psychiatrist will be a member of our multidisciplinary services team of Primary Care Providers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and Psychiatric Providers.

Essential Function

• Practices within the scope of the California Board of Medicine practices and under the oversight of the Medical Director, and within organizational guidelines.
• Provides direct psychiatric services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, including prescribing and administering medications.
• Conducts labs, diagnostic tests, referrals and appropriate assessments of patients including history taking and physical and mental health examination consistent with scope of practice department protocol.
• Analyzes and interprets patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Prescribes appropriate medications (dosage and route) utilizing best practices, detects and responds to medication side effects and adverse drug reactions.
• After initial mental health assessment, refers patients to Behavioral Health therapists or other Psychiatric resources as appropriate.
• Coordinates psychiatric assessment, treatment and management of patients through consultation with the primary care provider, Behavioral Health team and other care providers to facilitate comprehensive patient care plans.
• Provides care for patients in mental health crisis or who present with acute mental health needs.
• May provide initial level of psychiatric consultation to all professionals (physicians/nursing) within Medical Department, under guidance of Medical Director.
• Provides clinical supervision to Psychiatric mid-level providers, including review and co-signing of provider notes and quarterly peer review, chart audit and documentation.
• Assists with daily clinic activities including patient flow, triage (i.e., walk-ins and telephone contacts), patient emergencies, health records flow and laboratory/ consultation/referral services.
• Documents in an EHR physical findings, formulates plan/prognosis based on patient's condition and follow-up with patient in an accurate, timely way.
• Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning
• Participates regularly in staff improvement activities and performance improvement opportunities for the company and department.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, listening, verbal/written communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of medicine, successfully completed psychiatric residency program, be currently California licensed plus Board certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry.
• 4+ years of clinical experience in a clinic environment.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• ICD-10 trained with the ability to chart visits comprehensively and complete E&M coding in compliance with medical coding standards.
• Must successfully complete the provider credentialing process in accordance with National Accreditation requirements.
• Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Care and compassion in working with low income, indigent, and/or substance abusing individuals; Skill in working with people of varied social, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Experience in a nonprofit and community clinic setting

Benefits:

• Supportive and creative work environment.
• Medical coverage offered with two of the region's highest quality providers.
• 403B plan with a 3% match after 90 days.
• 12 paid days off.
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with SNAHC policy. Applicants claiming Indian Preference are encouraged to submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition or physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non- merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, SNAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants and employees may request an accommodation of a physical or mental disability at any time in the application process or during employment

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at SNAHC.

As a condition of employment, all Sacramento Native American Health Center employees agree to a Covid-19 vaccination except where otherwise prohibited or where other legal exemption by law is allowed.

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Education

• Medical Doctor or better in Psychiatry

Licenses & Certifications

• Psychiatry License

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Computer Skills - MS Suite
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational, writing & Verbal Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to set priorities
• Superior professionalism dealing with all

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well