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Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing healthcare accessibility. Enjoy a hybrid work model and focus on treating diverse mental health conditions while benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects
Maintain accurate and up-to-date 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 (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
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 working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
Knowledge of TMS
Knowledge of Esketamine (Spravato)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models and paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time