Job Title:      Part-Time Psychiatrist (Nursing Oversight)

Classification:    Regular, Part-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

Schedule:          Approximately 11 hours per week with 5 of those onsite at programs

Location:           Hybrid/Remote work arrangement 

Position Overview

Seeking a compassionate, experienced Part-Time Psychiatrist to provide medical oversight, consultation, and supervision to our nursing staff. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care within our programs. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, a passion for serving our community, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Supervision & Consultation
  • Provide clinical consultation and psychiatric oversight to nursing staff, including Nurse Practitioners, RNs and LVNs.
  • Lead medication management meetings to ensure safe and effective psychopharmacological care.
  • Prescribe medications when a Nurse Practitioner is unavailable, ensuring continuity of care.
• Staff Oversight & Performance Monitoring
  • Orient new nursing staff and monitor clinical performance during their onboarding and probationary periods.
  • Conduct ongoing performance monitoring through chart audits, utilization review, and other quality assurance processes.
• Quality Improvement
  • Lead and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care.
  • Supervise nursing practices to align with clinical guidelines and promote best practices.
• Policy & Workflow Development
  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating clinical policies and procedures relevant to psychiatric and nursing services.
  • Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to improve workflows and enhance care delivery.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in California.
  • DEA license with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical psychiatry, including experience in supervisory or leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of nursing practices within a psychiatric care setting.
• Preferred:
  • Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or integrated care settings.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices.
  • Knowledge of co-occurring disorder treatment and integrated dual diagnosis care.

 

Compensation: $225.00 - $300.00 per hour DOE