Sutter Health·Santa Clara, California
The Psychiatrist will provide direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations, and diagnosis for Women's Health services. Responsibilities also include treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and providing supportive brief therapy.
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Psychiatrist. Psychiatrist will join a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists This position will solely support our Women's Health services within our brand new state-of-the-art campus within our Santa Clara health care destination hub Full-time is 35 patient contact hours minimum average per week Responsibilities include direct patient care, psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and supportive brief therapy
Psychiatry Residency Residency focus in Women's Health preferred CA medical license Join Us and Enjoy Physician-led and collegial environment Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus Shareholder eligible after two years Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production-based income Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Malpractice tail coverage Relocation allowance Generous benefits package and retirement plans including: 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) Community Information Santa Clara is located in the center of Silicon Valley and with hundreds of high-tech companies, including the headquarters for Nvidia, Intel and Applied Materials. Santa Clara University, a historical institution of higher learning in the state of California, is one of the prestigious universities in the west coast with academic excellence and beloved college sports teams competing nationally at the Division 1 level. It is home to the Valley Fair Mall, the largest luxury mall in the Bay Area and the stadium of the famed San Francisco 49ers. Santa Clara, also known for its for its tree-lined neighborhoods perfect for raising families, the city has maintained the charm of its unique districts with the amenities of a large urban city. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Candidates must have completed a Psychiatry Residency and hold a valid California medical license. A residency focus in Women's Health is preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
