Join Optum's Clinic of California as a Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing mental healthcare. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes productivity and work/life balance while treating a diverse patient population and delivering compassionate care.
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, monitoring 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
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program
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 professional communication and medical documentation software
Knowledge of TMS
Knowledge of Esketamine (Spravato)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth and well-being benefits including health insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time