Job Summary:

Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders: Organizes data concerning patient's family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources. Examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Provides professional consultation to primary care provider on medication management; advises on adjustment or change of medication when adverse reactions present.

Provides professional consultation to psychologists and other therapists involved in patient’s care. Interviews patients upon referral through Telemedicine and recommends treatment modalities. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside primary care providers, psychologist, social workers, education professionals, school health nurses, and occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions:

• Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, physicians and service agencies
• Possesses comprehensive behavioral health consultation skills to include, but not be limited to: direct consultation with primary care providers
• Possesses comprehensive behavioral skills to include, but not limited to: mental health assessments, screening and referrals; direct individual therapy/crisis intervention; organization and facilitation of psycho educational and support groups; short term case management, pharmacological management; documentation of progress notes
• Performs appropriate diagnostic and clinical assessments in evaluating patient behavioral health care concerns
• Identifies, prioritizes, and manages complex behavioral health problems
• Maintains California state licensure requirements regarding continuing education.
• Presents him/her in a professional manner
• Maintains behavioral health consultation and clinical skills that meet the needs
• Obtains the knowledge and technical skills to serve special needs populations (i.e. AIDS patients, Alzheimer’s etc.)
• Is a resource as well as utilize community resources to give patients social, economic, and medical access to specialized resources
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional Requirements: (Licenses/Certifications)

• Current State of California M.D. License.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Current valid Federal Controlled Substance registration Certificate.
• All staff that is presently working within a clinic is required to have a Current and Valid CPR and First Aide certification on file with the Human Resources Department. This is for clinical and administrative staff. This new license requirement is mandatory for continued employment, CPR and First Aide certification must be obtained through the American Heart Association. Internet certificates do not comply and for this reason are not valid.

Working Environment, Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and basic skills in counseling practices and methods.
• Ability to occasionally travel to meetings and counseling sites.
• Ability to establish rapport with others as a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds, move from place to place, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress
• Ability to supervise, multitask, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak and understand English

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and core values of DAP Health.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Demonstrates DAP Health’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior: Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Participates in on-going customer service trainings.
• In every action, seeks to promote DAP Health as a top service organization.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

• Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
• Complies with all DAP Health policies and procedures and pro-actively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.
• Promotes and maintains the principals and practices of whole person care.
• Maintain channels of communication between staff and corporate management.

SAFETY:

• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
• Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.
• Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.

PRIVACY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains privacy and security of all patient, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need to know basis for business purposes only.

• Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.
• Upholds strict ethical standards

FLEXIBILITY: Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends.