Physician Psychiatrist - PST Zone, Offering Flexible Schedules!!

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home. 

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Physician Psychiatrist who: 

Provides psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to consumers of Clinica Sierra Vista and provides psychiatric consultation to community members. 

Benefits:  

1. $350,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)  
2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)  
3. Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000.  
4. Paid CME  
5. Relocation reimbursement  
6. Loan repayment through the NHSC.  
7. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act. 
8. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa 

Essential Functions:

1. Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, diagnostic review, and psychopharm services for the out-patient clinics.
2. Consults with a multidisciplinary team of CSV mental health providers regarding psychiatric aspects of the patients care.
3. Confers with the consumer relatives/care givers regarding illness and treatment.
4. Maintains electronic medical records, including medication lists and e-prescribing.
5. Manages and maintains a panel of patients. 
6. Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics at all times.
7. Assures quality of care for all patients at all times and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.
8. Adheres to and complies with state and federal standards of clinical practice.
9. Provides phone-triage/consultation in rare emergent situations afterhours.
10. May be required to supervise psychiatric mid-level personnel, including RN’s, NP's and Physicians Assistant's on-site and by telephone with outlying clinic sites.
11. Required to see appointment and walk-in patients as scheduled.
12. Completes various forms for patients including; School Medication forms, JV220, SSI, medical clearance for SUD OP participation, etc.
13. Reviews lab results for patients managed at the health center. 
14. Provides prescriptions refills for patients managed at the health center. 
15. Provides good customer service to patients including; introducing self, welcoming patients, explaining treatment/conditions, inviting the patient to ask questions and participate in their visit, explaining follow-up care, medications, referrals, etc.
16. May assist the CMO in design, implementation, and evaluation of psychiatric health care programs/protocols for patients and staff. 
17. May represent CSV in professional groups.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text Noemi Cardenas at (661)936-3457.