Psychiatrist
Company: Hope Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently
seeking fulfillment in your professional life? Hope Services is
Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with
developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek
candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of
staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to
promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..
> > > > > Hope Services has been awarded 2022 Top
Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle, 2022 Top-rated Nonprofit by
Great Nonprofits, and Received a Gold Seal of Transparency from
Guidestar and a perfect 100/100 rating in three different
categories: financial health, leadership and adaptability, and
culture and community from Charity Navigator *Salary Range: $20,000
- $30,000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job Summary/Duties:Performs needed psychiatric assessments, and
provides ongoing medication management services for referred
developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders. Be
eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification. Authorized to
prescribe controlled substances. Principle Responsibilities:The
following are the essential functions of the position. Contracted
doctors are responsible for carrying out these functions: - Assumes
psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations
(MSE's) of patients/clients, and providing diagnosis according to
the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric
Association (APA). - Use Hope's current electronic health record
system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical
Guidelines. Interface closely with medical director, nurses,
clinicians and case managers for a client-centered approach to
mental health care... - Obtains and reviews data, including
laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations
pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients -
Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs,
diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all
medical records as required. - Provides specialized input in the
development and implementation of individualized mental health
treatment planning for assigned patients/clients, including
diagnosis in collaboration with the clinical staff. - Provides
psychiatric services in outpatient clinics (via telehealth, and/or
in the office) - Provides consultation, review, and peer guidance
for other psychiatrists or therapists in the evaluation and
treatment of patients. - Consults with the medical director or
clinic Director about policies and issues relating to the
evaluation and treatment of mental health patients/clients as
necessary. - Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement
and performance improvement programs and activities when needed. -
Provides expert advice and counseling for client families and care
givers regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of
treatment, presenting information about mental health diagnoses,
intellectual disabilities and how the two intersect. . - Prepares
legal and other court-related documents, written reports, when
deemed necessary and appropriate.Minimum Qualifications:Must be
Board Certified or eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and
neurology in adult and/or child psychiatry. Reports To: Director
Supervisory Responsibility: As Assigned Required knowledge, Skills
and Abilities: 1. Ability to perform specialized
psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry, evaluate and
prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other
treatments2. Provide qualified reimbursable services under
guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, and County
Mental Health and other funding sources3. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients,
staff and others.4. A belief that all people are valued members of
the community.5. An understanding of the principles of
normalization and commitment to community integration.6. Ability to
work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.7.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including use of
computerized word program and database.8. Ability to be flexible
with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment9. Strong
interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse population.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements:A clinical
office environment working closely with others as part of
interdisciplinary team as well as with persons served, sitting for
periods of time in meetings and use of office environment; produce
work on computers/office equipment.
Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be
inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our
employee engagement. Will you join us??Visit to find out more about
us and the people we serve.Hope Services is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with
consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief,
national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or
sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity
and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership
status, past or present military service, family or parental
status, or any other status.PI2ce5c039d000-31181-29064612
Keywords: Hope Services, Madera , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , San Jose, California
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