Join Optum as a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA, where you will play a vital role in improving mental health care. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work/life balance while treating a diverse patient population with comprehensive care solutions. Collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor efficacy and side effects
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 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
Knowledge of TMS
Knowledge of Esketamine (Spravato)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly bonusesFlexible work models and paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time