Role Description
The Supervising Psychiatrist is primarily responsible for the supervision of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide psychiatric care, medication management, and intervention services to Lyon-Martin clients. The Supervising Psychiatrist is a member of the leadership team, providing organizational oversight and contributing to strategic planning. The Supervising Psychiatrist may also provide supervision to fellows, residents, and students as appropriate, as well as consultative support to providers as needed, including training.
As a specialist in queer, trans, and intersex (QTI) care, Lyon-Martin mental health providers are expected to have experience and a commitment to LGBTQIA+ community health care.
The Supervising Psychiatrist may also provide medication management and therapy services directly if appropriate, especially if covering for their team or assisting with complex cases, including but not limited to:
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Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management
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Short term and long term psychotherapy
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Crisis intervention
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Brief behavioral interventions
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Psychosocial assessments for gender affirming surgery
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Group psychotherapy
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Appropriate internal/external referrals
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Clinical case management
The Psychiatrist is expected to maintain a high degree of professional competence, the highest possible ethical standards, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated health care team. This position may be required to work some evenings and is fully remote and on-call.
Qualifications
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M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
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Successful completion of internship and residency in psychiatry with specific experience managing substance use disorder and ADHD.
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Board Certified in Psychiatry.
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Valid and active California medical license, without any limitations on license to practice in specialty.
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Eligible to participate in the CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement programs.
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At least 5 years experience practicing as a Psychiatrist.
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At least 2 years experience in supervising other Psychiatric providers.
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Experience using harm reduction and trauma-informed care models within psychiatry practice.
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Current BLS/CPR or ACLS certificate or recertification within 2 months of hire.
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Culturally sensitive/humble and able to work with a diverse population.
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Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook, internet applications, Zoom, computer technology, and phone use.
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Experience working with lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex communities.
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Experience working with populations with varying disabilities, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and economic statuses.
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Experience working with people who do sex work, those experiencing homelessness, people who have challenges with mental illness, people who use drugs, those with a history of incarceration, sex workers, people of varying ages.
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An interest in and commitment to gender affirming health care, abortion, and health care access for underserved populations.
Requirements
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In collaboration with the Medical Director and Mental Health Director, develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to the Psychiatry Department.
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Enters into Furnishing and Privileging Agreement with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s).
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Provides clinical leadership, supervision, and oversight to Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interns/students.
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Promotes and enhances integrated team-based and patient-centered care.
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Ensures that in the absence of a Psychiatrist or Psych NP, a mechanism is established so that coverage is available to review lab and diagnostic reports, prescriptions, and follow up on psychiatric care.
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Thorough supervision of, and promotion of continuous quality improvement efforts.
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Hires, on-boards, trains, supports, disciplines, and terminates psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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Monitors performance during initial employment and thereafter through chart audits, utilization review, peer review, and annual performance appraisal of all psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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Provides clinically appropriate one-on-one supervision for all psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
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Participates in all leadership team and operations activities, as available.
Benefits
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Flexible (Remote/Hybrid) work environment.
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Competitive pay: $135.00 - $170.00 per hour.
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Part-time hours: 4 – 8 hrs/week (0.1 – 0.2 FTE).
