Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with mental illness and substance abuse. Coordinate care plans with multi-disciplinary teams and provide consultation to primary care providers.
Requirements summary
The candidate must be a qualified Psychiatrist capable of working within a community health center setting. Ability to handle documentation and collaborate with a wide range of healthcare support staff is required.
For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country.
We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.
Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured.
FHCSD provides care to all.
Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.
FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.
The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation.
We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.
FHCSD is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team at La Mesa Family Counseling Center.
This location offers a wide range of behavioral health services and has lot of support staff to assist our clinicians with meeting patient needs.
Location Details Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30pm – 1:30pm) Address: 7290 El Cajon Blvd.
Provides comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental illness, emotional disorders and/or substance abuse.
Coordinate psychiatric treatment plan with both FHCSD therapy, case management, primary care, and with community support systems as appropriate.
Assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
Communicates with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and all patient support staff Provide consultation and support to primary care providers in the management of primary care patients with mental health concerns.
Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner.
Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits $316,000.00 - $424,000.00 Starting Annual Salary NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $316,000.00 - $424,000.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
About Us Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved.
We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.
Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
FSA
Extended Sick Leave
Retirement Plan With 50% Employer Match
NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
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San Diego, CA
Founded1970
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