• Job Description

  Req#: JR-10338

  Partner with us in making a positive change!

  Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

  Job Title:

  Psychiatrist (Contract)

  Division/Program:

  Fresno Administration (Central Star Youth FSP Outpatient Programs)

  Starting Compensation:

  Contracted hourly rate open to negotiation

  Working Location:

  Fresno, CA

  Working Hours/Shift:

  Monday - Friday Regular Business Hours depending on client need

  Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package :
    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities :
    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

  Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

  * Please note: This is a contract position.

  What you bring to SBHG:

  • Doctor of Medicine

  • Experience with County mental health, child welfare, and/or juvenile probation systems and services preferred.

  • Current state medical license in good standing with the medical board.

  • Current DEA License

  • Current malpractice insurance

  • Valid California Driver's License

  • Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  How you will make a difference:

  • Performs complete initial psychiatric assessments on participants to determine DSM V diagnosis and develop a plan of care including medication furnishing if indicated.
  • Provides psychiatric services to participants, including psychiatric evaluation and follow up, prescriptions, medication consents, and case management.
  • Develops, follows and maintains a comprehensive treatment plan that adequately addresses the behavioral healthcare medical needs of the participant.
  • Partners with Behavioral Health staff to ensure services are integrated into the clinical treatment with the highest level of quality attainable.
  • Availability by phone to provide support and assistance in problem resolution.
  • Provides timely documentation of each encounter with a participant, including symptoms addressed, need for current treatment, and rationale for any changes in treatment, within an electronic medical record.
  • Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures with regard to medical care.
  • Collaborates with Nurse Practitioners providing psychiatric services to participants. This includes being available by phone for consultation as needed.
  • Provides consultation to Behavioral Health staff.
  • Participates in quarterly peer reviews.
  • Outreaches to community agencies and health care settings.
  • Collaborates with agency leadership to enhance the Psychiatry Program.

  Division/Program Overview:

  • Outpatient community-based program
  • Serves clients (ages 11-18 )
  • Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
  • Individual and family Counseling
  • Medication management and support services

  Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

  For Additional Information:

  cencaljobs@starsinc.com

  In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 73.55 - 117.69. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

• About the company

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