La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc·Washington, District of Columbia
Provide a full range of psychiatric services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a diverse patient population. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
La Clínica del Pueblo
Staff Psychiatrist - Part Time (Remote anywhere in the US)
Department: Patient Services
Supervisor: Amina Chaudhry
Location: Remote (anywhere in the US)
Exempt/ Salaried - Part Time
Under the direction of the Chief Health Officer (CHO) or their designee, the Staff Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing a full range of psychiatric services to a diverse patient population served by La Clínica Del Pueblo (LCDP). They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including primary care and behavioral health clinicians, nurses, care coordinators, and health educators. They will also participate in organization-wide quality improvement initiatives. This position is a part time, hybrid in person/remote opportunity, with expected hours up to 24 hours weekly.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Provide a full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients, including: 1. Assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Prescription, direction, and administration of psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. 1. Collaboration with physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Participation in treatment team activities to include the development and periodic review of patient treatment plans.
Provide consultative support and in-service education for primary care clinicians and other clinical staff.
Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions at La Clinica Del Pueblo, providing assistance to behavioral health and primary care clinicians as needed.
Be available for back up consultation to on-call providers for psychiatric emergency calls after hours and on weekends for patients under their care.
Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care and administrative work.
Effectively engage patients in their care.
Use diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record, ensuring HIPAA compliance and adherence to FQHC, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in peer-review and other quality-improvement initiatives.
Deliver care in-person and via telehealth, adapting modality to patient needs and clinical appropriateness.
Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams to provide integrated care.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Provide consultation, education, and support to primary care and behavioral health staff.
Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and workforce training initiatives.
• Support compliance with telehealth policies, licensure, and credentialing requirements.
• Assist the CHO and Director of Behavioral Health in developing and updating clinical protocols for care delivery, emergency management, and transitions of care.
Requires an MD or DO with a completed psychiatry residency and board certification or eligibility. Must hold or be eligible for licensure and DEA/CDS registration in both DC and Maryland.
Market context
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