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Job Description
Join Optum's Clinic of California as a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA, where you will treat diverse mental health conditions. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work/life balance while providing crucial care and support to patients.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor treatment efficacy
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in California
Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification
Active DEA registration
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting
Experience providing patient education on medication treatment adherence
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
Experience working with couples or family counseling
Experience with medical documentation software (Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS)
Knowledge of TMS
Knowledge of Esketamine (Spravato)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement