Psychiatrist Job at Northern Valley Indian Health, Chico, CA

  • Northern Valley Indian Health
  • Chico, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation For Eligible New Hires!

***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing or supervising psychiatric care to assigned patients.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct psychiatric services to program patients.

2. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical and Behavioral Health Department protocols, policies and procedures.

3. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.

4. Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.

5. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.

6. Work in conjunction with other Behavioral Health and Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.

7. Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.

9. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.

10. Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current.

11. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical and Behavioral Health Department.

12. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical and behavioral health staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.

13. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed California Psychiatrist (Board Certified preferred).

2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of psychiatric services.

3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.

4. Current DEA registration.

5. Current CPR card.

Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is give to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Relocation, Relocation package

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