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SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES

Psychiatrist Medical Director

los angeles, CA

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Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90047

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $83,200.00 Salary/year

Title: Psychiatrist / Medical Director Part-Time

Salary: $82,000 to $83,200 / annual

Part-Time / 8 hours per week (Monday to Friday : Flexible)

Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

Consults with clinical supervisor, Clinic peers or other specialist(s) concerning treatment plan, and plans as appropriate or necessary.

May also change method and degree of therapy when indicated by client progress. Discuss progress towards goals with client.

Links client with appropriate referrals and services to supplement treatment and counseling.

Provides as needed psychiatric medication and control.

Serves as Medical Director for drug Medi-Cal program.

Qualifications / Position Requirements

Strong working knowledge of crisis intervention and individual counseling, documentation, psychiatric intern supervision, and multicultural and socio-economic issues.

Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Family Services

Basic advocacy skills.

Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Efficiently use the personal computer to include a variety of word processing software.

Utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions.

Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and SHIELDS For Families philosophies.

Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.

Provides services within a culturally sensitive, ethnic informed model of practice and is respectful to the community and clients.

Experience providing cultural competent clinical/therapeutic counseling, interviewing groups and families. Knowledge of assessments and various clinical duties.

Experience with intake assessment and education.

COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

MD: DCA License Verification, DEA registration, AND one of the following to demonstrate eligibility:Board Certification in Psychiatry or

ACGME (Accredited Council for Graduate Medical Education) Residency Program in Psychiatry or

ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) Residency Program in Psychiatry

M.D. degree with a minimum of one (1) year experience may include internship. First consideration given to qualified candidates with knowledge of/or previous experience working in substance abuse and mental health services. Addiction Specialist Certification preferred.

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.

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los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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