Organization:

Sutter Health Pacific

Position Overview:

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, phsyical exams, observations, and psychological testing
• Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients
• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Complete all necessary clincial documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care

EDUCATION:
Doctorate: M.D. or D.O.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
Valid DEA Certificate
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
3 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Satisfactory completion of an approved psychiatric residency training program
Knowledge of human development, psychiatric diagnosis and intervention modalities.
Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychiatric Association ethical standards.
Ability to effectively work with a wide range of psychiatric treatment problems of patients and their families.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening/Night

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.