LifeLong Medical Care
Overview
LifeLong Medical Care is searching for a highly motivated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Berkeley Trust Health Center located in Berkeley, CA. This is a per diem position supervised under the Director of Specialty Services-Psychiatry. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality psychosocial services to health center patients, provide direct mental health care for patients in primary care, consult with non-psychiatric providers, and supervise psychiatric advanced practice providers. Patients are referred for psychiatric care from all Health Center/Program locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. This position is represented by UAPD; salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and employees must remain a member in good standing of UAPD.
Compensation: Psychiatrist $115.00 - $138.00 per hour, depending on years since licensure.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illnesses through a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
Perform initial psychiatric assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement treatment for the patient.
Assess patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
Monitor and record client progress, amending treatment plans according to patient response.
Provide verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Plan follow-up care, including requests for outside consultations and evaluations.
Maintain patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing, and quality improvement.
Function potentially in a variety of settings, including a health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and clients' homes.
Provide patients with emotional support and strategies to manage their disorder.
Stay current with new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
Participate as a member of the site clinical services team and attend clinical team meetings.
Coordinate care with other health team members, including case management and behavioral health staff, and provide clinical consultation with other clinicians.
Act as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate.
May supervise Advanced Practice Psychiatric Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members to drive initiatives aligned with the organization's mission, strategic goals, federal and state laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Cross‑clinic work is required over multiple sites.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Commitment to providing health care services for underserved populations with demonstrated sensitivity in working with low‑income, diverse patients from varied educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to effectively support, motivate, and supervise staff, encouraging development and building a strong and productive team.
Strong organizational, administrative, multi‑tasking, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, maintain a positive friendly manner, and adapt to change.
Ability to present information to others, including employees, community partners, and vendors.
Ability to work with individuals and organizations locally to build support.
Ability to seek direction on essential matters, yet work independently with little on‑site supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
Work well in a team‑oriented environment with professionals of varying work styles and support needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a manner that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care.
Understand how one’s work intersects with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and partner organizations.
Make appropriate use of knowledge, expertise, and connections of other staff.
Be creative and mature with a “can‑do,” proactive attitude, continuously scanning the environment for improvement opportunities.
Job Requirements
Medical degree required; must have completed a psychiatry residency and be board‑eligible.
Current and unrestricted Medical License to practice in California, or a California Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP or PA‑C.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe certain medications.
Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community‐based organization, with sensitivity to their needs and a commitment to prevention and primary care.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Job Preferences
Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Experience in a federally qualified health center or other community health environment preferred.
Experience as part of a team‑based care model.
Experience with Electronic Health Record systems, Epic preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods. Vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in indoor environmental conditions and may be required to attend evening meetings, travel, and work evenings or weekends. The noise level is usually quiet. The employee is subject to frequent interruptions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct staff supervisory responsibilities.
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Compensation: Psychiatrist $115.00 - $138.00 per hour, depending on years since licensure.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illnesses through a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
Perform initial psychiatric assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement treatment for the patient.
Assess patients through interviews, observations, tests, and medical history reviews.
Monitor and record client progress, amending treatment plans according to patient response.
Provide verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Plan follow-up care, including requests for outside consultations and evaluations.
Maintain patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing, and quality improvement.
Function potentially in a variety of settings, including a health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and clients' homes.
Provide patients with emotional support and strategies to manage their disorder.
Stay current with new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
Participate as a member of the site clinical services team and attend clinical team meetings.
Coordinate care with other health team members, including case management and behavioral health staff, and provide clinical consultation with other clinicians.
Act as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate.
May supervise Advanced Practice Psychiatric Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members to drive initiatives aligned with the organization's mission, strategic goals, federal and state laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Cross‑clinic work is required over multiple sites.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Commitment to providing health care services for underserved populations with demonstrated sensitivity in working with low‑income, diverse patients from varied educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to effectively support, motivate, and supervise staff, encouraging development and building a strong and productive team.
Strong organizational, administrative, multi‑tasking, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, maintain a positive friendly manner, and adapt to change.
Ability to present information to others, including employees, community partners, and vendors.
Ability to work with individuals and organizations locally to build support.
Ability to seek direction on essential matters, yet work independently with little on‑site supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
Work well in a team‑oriented environment with professionals of varying work styles and support needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a manner that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care.
Understand how one’s work intersects with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and partner organizations.
Make appropriate use of knowledge, expertise, and connections of other staff.
Be creative and mature with a “can‑do,” proactive attitude, continuously scanning the environment for improvement opportunities.
Job Requirements
Medical degree required; must have completed a psychiatry residency and be board‑eligible.
Current and unrestricted Medical License to practice in California, or a California Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP or PA‑C.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe certain medications.
Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community‐based organization, with sensitivity to their needs and a commitment to prevention and primary care.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Job Preferences
Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Experience in a federally qualified health center or other community health environment preferred.
Experience as part of a team‑based care model.
Experience with Electronic Health Record systems, Epic preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods. Vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in indoor environmental conditions and may be required to attend evening meetings, travel, and work evenings or weekends. The noise level is usually quiet. The employee is subject to frequent interruptions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct staff supervisory responsibilities.
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