Bonita House
Part-Time Psychiatrist (Nursing Oversight)
Bonita House, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Job Title: Part-Time Psychiatrist (Nursing Oversight)
Dept/Pgm: Healthcare Services
Reports to: Director of Outpatient Services
Classification: Regular, Part-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Approximately 11 hours per week with 5 of those onsite at programs
Location: Hybrid/Remote work arrangement
About Us: Bonita House is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.
Our Mission: Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges.
Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.
Position Overview Bonita House is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health and wellness in underserved communities seeking a compassionate, experienced Part-Time Psychiatrist to provide medical oversight, consultation, and supervision to our nursing staff. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care within our programs. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, a passion for serving our community, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Supervision & Consultation
Provide clinical consultation and psychiatric oversight to nursing staff, including Nurse Practitioners, RNs and LVNs.
Lead medication management meetings to ensure safe and effective psychopharmacological care.
Prescribe medications when a Nurse Practitioner is unavailable, ensuring continuity of care.
Staff Oversight & Performance Monitoring
Orient new nursing staff and monitor clinical performance during their onboarding and probationary periods.
Conduct ongoing performance monitoring through chart audits, utilization review, and other quality assurance processes.
Quality Improvement
Lead and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care.
Supervise nursing practices to align with clinical guidelines and promote best practices.
Policy & Workflow Development
Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating clinical policies and procedures relevant to psychiatric and nursing services.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to improve workflows and enhance care delivery.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
DEA license with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical psychiatry, including experience in supervisory or leadership roles.
Demonstrated understanding of nursing practices within a psychiatric care setting.
Preferred:
Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or integrated care settings.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorder treatment and integrated dual diagnosis care.
Work environment/Physical demands: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.
Physical Activity: The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.
Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.
Manual Dexterity & Communication: Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or community-based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties.
Travel required: This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Dept/Pgm: Healthcare Services
Reports to: Director of Outpatient Services
Classification: Regular, Part-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Approximately 11 hours per week with 5 of those onsite at programs
Location: Hybrid/Remote work arrangement
About Us: Bonita House is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.
Our Mission: Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges.
Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.
Position Overview Bonita House is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health and wellness in underserved communities seeking a compassionate, experienced Part-Time Psychiatrist to provide medical oversight, consultation, and supervision to our nursing staff. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care within our programs. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, a passion for serving our community, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Supervision & Consultation
Provide clinical consultation and psychiatric oversight to nursing staff, including Nurse Practitioners, RNs and LVNs.
Lead medication management meetings to ensure safe and effective psychopharmacological care.
Prescribe medications when a Nurse Practitioner is unavailable, ensuring continuity of care.
Staff Oversight & Performance Monitoring
Orient new nursing staff and monitor clinical performance during their onboarding and probationary periods.
Conduct ongoing performance monitoring through chart audits, utilization review, and other quality assurance processes.
Quality Improvement
Lead and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care.
Supervise nursing practices to align with clinical guidelines and promote best practices.
Policy & Workflow Development
Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating clinical policies and procedures relevant to psychiatric and nursing services.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to improve workflows and enhance care delivery.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
DEA license with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical psychiatry, including experience in supervisory or leadership roles.
Demonstrated understanding of nursing practices within a psychiatric care setting.
Preferred:
Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or integrated care settings.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorder treatment and integrated dual diagnosis care.
Work environment/Physical demands: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.
Physical Activity: The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.
Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.
Manual Dexterity & Communication: Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or community-based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties.
Travel required: This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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