Psychiatrist

Description

MHM Services, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program (FACT).  The FACT program is a statewide system that provides an unlocked, supervised living environment with 24-hour staffing. Services needed to support community reintegration include the following: Forensic mental health treatment through individual and group therapy settings, life skills training, day socialization groups, collateral contacts, home visits, substance abuse screenings, psychiatric services, case management, court reports, psychological assessments.

We are currently seeking a part-time Contractor Psychiatrist to join our team in Vallejo, California.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Program Director, this position is responsible for providing diagnosis and treatment recommendations and providing services to patients in the FACT program.  Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric services to individuals who have been found incompetent to stand trial, not guilty by reason of insanity, or offenders with mental disorders, by the Court, and are diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders (serious mental illness and substance use disorder(s)).
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of individual treatment plans with goal of promoting continuity of care.
• Provides psychiatric follow-up for patients as per their level of care based on diagnosis and program level requirements.
• In the community/housing facility, orders and prescribes psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of patient’s mental status and symptoms.
• In the community/housing facility, when initiating psychotropic medication, fully explain the benefits and risks of the medication to the patient and provide documentation of the patient’s informed consent for accepting or refusing the medication.
• In the community/housing facility, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings as clinically required by prescribed psychotropic medication.
• In the community/housing facility, evaluate patient’s prescribed psychotropic medication and conduct medication reviews as clinically indicated. Orders for renewals or modifications in medication will include documentation of rationale for the treatment decision and will not be completed without a face-to-face interview with the patient except in emergency situations with reasons for the orders without a face-to-face meeting documented.
• Provide legible medical record documentation and prepare reports of psychiatric services for all patient encounters.
• Prepare required reports and complete required paperwork in the expected time frame.
• Refer patients to medical staff when potential for medical disorder is identified during psychiatric evaluation.
• Respond to patient grievances as requested in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls for psychiatric staff as scheduled.
• Accept on-call responsibilities as scheduled.
• Participate in training on behavioral health related topics for staff as requested.
• Immediately notify Program Manager of any incident with a patient involving high-risk, accident, and/or life- threatening event that may have the possibility to create a behavioral health liability.
• Provide consultation to behavioral health and medical staff (nurse) both formally and informally.
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
• Ensure compliance with all facility/DSH and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
• Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of patients.
• Understand and comply with safety and security rules for the FACT program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Core Competencies

• Problem Solver: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems. Can acknowledge when one does not know something and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution.
• Team Builder: Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment. Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals’ unique characteristics.
• Communicator: Able to appropriately express opinions in written and verbal form. Clear and articulate when speaking with an individual or group and uses audience-appropriate language. Listens to others.
• Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks. Effectively plans meetings/keep appointments and multitasks effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Able to provide accurate and consistent work on a timely basis. Documents important details to ensure miscommunications are minimized.
• Reliable: Shows commitment/dedication and accountability for work responsibilities and follows through on projects.
• Stress Tolerance: Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations and work effectively under difficult conditions. Ability to remain calm while handling volatile, threatening, or emergency situations. Remains focused in spite of distractions and interruptions.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties required.
• Physical activity includes walking, climbing, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and carrying; repetitive physical activity such as key/data entry; repetitive mental activity such as checking entries in a report, etc.
• May be required to work throughout a grouping of facilities or travel between multiple facilities.
• Potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, and physical injury from clients

Contributing to the Culture of the Organization

All employees are expected to perform their jobs and work with others in a manner that aligns to the Company’s Company Values.  The Company’s values are the foundation of our company’s culture and to that end set the tone for the how our employees approach their work, interact with coworkers, clients and vendors, as well as serve our primary mission of providing quality healthcare.  Employees are held accountable to these values and are evaluated on them throughout their career with the Company.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required, and are not site-specific.  An employee is expected to perform all work assigned regardless of whether it is described in the job description.  An addendum to this job description may be provided to further describe site-specific requirements, skills and abilities and physical working conditions. Nothing in this job description or any such addenda restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.  Because the Company has contracts with various clients, working conditions at facilities may vary.  Variations include, but are not limited to (1) physical activity (walking, climbing, sitting, lifting, standing, etc.); (2) building temperatures; (3) types of items and/or equipment permissible within a facility; and (4) access to technology. 

Qualifications

Education/Credentials/Experience

• Current California practitioner license in good standing.
• Board certification in psychiatry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a psychiatrist in a psychiatric hospital, a behavioral health (inpatient or outpatient) center, or correctional facility preferred.
• A basic understanding of the criminal-legal system preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and document services in a manner that maximizes accountability; strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, set and meet deadlines, and demonstrate productivity.
• Ability to interact well with varied levels of managerial, clinical, court, and administrative staff in community environments and housing facilities.
• A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work is required.
• Active in-person CPR certification required along with current tuberculosis screening.
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance and approval for hire from DSH.

Flexible scheduling of up to 24 hours per week

$185/hr.

MHM Services contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more, please contact Natelie Blasius

natelie@teamcenturion.com 928-249-1930

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Salary : $185