SUMMARY
The Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnosis, and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication(s), and evaluate treatment results. The Psychiatrist synthesizes theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge and exercises independent judgment in the management/delivery of service in accordance with established NEVHC, and other regulatory agency guidelines.
REPORTS TO: Director of Behavioral Health and Director of Adult Medicine
REQUIREMENTS
1.Current and valid board certification in psychiatry.
2.Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency.
3.Licensed to practice medicine in state of California.
4.Current DEA registration.
5.Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
6.Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) preferred
7.Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
8.Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
9.Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
10.Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience.
11.Effective work organization skills.
12.Excellent leadership skills.
13.Ability to work effectively as a team player.
14.Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
15.Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.
16.Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
17.Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.
18.Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
19.Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
20.Current California driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC's insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Northeast Valley Health Corporation was incorporated in 1971 by a group of San Fernando Valley civic leaders who envisioned establishing a healthcare system that catered to the medical needs of the local community. They opened San Fernando Health Center in 1973 and celebrated its dedication with the late U.S. Senator Ted. Kennedy.
The mission of Northeast Valley Health Corporation is to provide quality, safe and comprehensive healthcare to the medically underserved residents of Los Angeles County, particularly in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, in a manner that is sensitive to the economic, social, cultural and linguistic needs of the community.
Today, NEVHC has grown to 14 health centers in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys and continue to serve the uninsured and the medically underserved patients with limited financial resources. Nearly 70,000 patients receive medical, dental and behavioral health care at our health centers every year.
NEVHC, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, is a nonprofit Joint Commission accredited Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).