This community mental health program serves adults navigating the legal mental health diversion system while providing access to resources needed for stability. The facility operates with interdisciplinary teams composed of therapists, case managers, prescribers, and nurses who visit patients at various mental health care locations. The program focuses on transitioning patients to standard outpatient clinic appointments over months to years through comprehensive community-based support services.
About the Facility LocationNorthern California offers diverse attractions including scenic coastal drives, state parks, and unique destinations like Glass Beach. Visitors can experience maritime activities such as Golden Gate Bay cruises that sail around Alcatraz, with one-hour tours available for $38 per adult. The region features notable attractions like the Skunk Train and numerous state parks that provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and sightseeing.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults with severe mental illness within a community mental health diversion program. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and developing individualized treatment plans for patients navigating the legal mental health diversion system. The clinician will work 5 eight-hour days or 4 ten-hour days with a minimum of 40 hours per week, utilizing the AVATAR EMR system with training provided. The position involves field-rounds followed by flexible documentation at the clinician's preferred work location using web-based clinical tools accessible from personal or facility-provided computers.
Additional Job DetailsOur services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
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