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Outpatient Medication Clinic Psychiatrists Positions (Oakland, Union City, Pleasanton, Martinez & Brentwood)
STATUS:


 FULL-TIME OR, PART-TIME
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Completion of approved residency in General Psychiatry
  2. Board Eligible or Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  3. Licensed to practice medicine in California
  4. Approved as member of the Medical Group
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Outpatient Medication Clinic Psychiatrist shall be responsible for the pharmacological management and clinic treatment of all patients on his/her designated caseload with respect to the clinical and administration of the policies and procedures applicable to the medication clinic as approved by the Medical Group and Alameda County Behavioral Health Services.

RESPONSIBLE TO:


The Medical Director and Associate Medical Director of Medication Clinic.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Outpatient Medication Clinic Psychiatrist shall:

  1. Conduct psychopharmacology evaluations/assessments on all new patients and routine monthly treatment of all assigned patients on caseload.
  2. Write legible progress notes after each visit on all assigned patients on caseload, contact made via telephone with pharmacists, case managers, etc. following the required format by Alameda County Behavioral Health Services which will allow reimbursement of services rendered by psychiatrist.
  3. Work with interdisciplinary team to coordinate treatment for all patients on caseload. Including participation in clinical team meetings to report observations and coordinate the development of recommendations when requested.
  4. Ensure that the following mandated documentation happens for all patients on caseload:
    . Physicians' formulated Treatment Plan
    . Patient signed Consent Form for psychotropic medications
    . Discharge orders with summaries on any patients that you discharge
    . Physician's legible signature and dates on all documentation that you write in medical record
  5. Consistent communication and coordination with required service providers and family members involved in patients care for all patients on caseload.
  6. Complete Court Order paperwork on all children represented by the court system before prescribing any medications.
  7. Participate in all management meetings of Medical Group and in required meetings of Alameda County Behavioral Health Services medical staff.
  8. Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities as established for or with respect to the medication clinic.
  9. Communicate all critical issues to the Medical Director, Associate Medical Director or management company related to administrative or clinical practices.
  10. Interact with Medication Clinic personnel as required to fulfill the foregoing responsibilities.

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