Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at CommonSpirit Health summary:
The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician provides comprehensive mental health care in an outpatient clinic affiliated with CommonSpirit Health in Angels Camp, California. Responsibilities include obtaining health histories, prescribing treatments, and supervising physician assistants, all while ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with state regulations. This role emphasizes the importance of collaborative patient care and promoting mental wellness in a scenic, historic community.
Overview Located in beautiful Angels Camp, California, James Dalton Medical Office is an outpatient clinic of the county's Critical Access Hospital, Mark Twain Medical Center. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
Nested in California's Gold Country, Angels Camp is a historic town renowned for its Gold Rush legacy, charming streets, and annual Calaveras County Fair. Surrounded by scenic hills and vineyards, it offers a variety of outdoor activities: hiking, swimming, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, etc.
Responsibilities Provide comprehensive behavior/mental health care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of California, Rural health Clinic Code of Federal Regulations and California Medical Board.
- Obtain a health history and access the stated health of the patient in order to determine health care needs and document
findings in the medical record. - Prescribe and administer medical treatments and medication as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality of PHI and ensure patient's right to privacy.
- Order, perform and interpret routine laboratory/diagnostic tests; notify patients of results as appropriate.
- Orient, evaluate and provide supervision/collaboration of the physician assistant/nurse practitioner.
- Consult and instruct patients regarding care and encourage wellness and restoration through continued follow-up care.
- Refer patients for specialized care, evaluation and diagnostics based upon identified need.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
- At least one year experience in outpatient psychiatry setting.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) - Graduate of an approved medical school.
- Completed internship and/or residency.
- Demonstrated insurability for professional liability
- Licensed as a physician in the state of California (MD or DO), Board Certification, current DEA license, current AHA approved CPR-BLS certificate.
Pay Range$303.41 - $750.25 /hour
Keywords:
psychiatry, mental health, outpatient care, physician, patient confidentiality, healthcare, California, diagnostic tests, wellness, collaborative care