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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:

Part Time, 2-3 days per week. Regular Business Hours

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.