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Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA, where you'll play a vital role in improving mental healthcare. Enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive benefits as you provide quality care to a diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions tailored to each patient's needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor their 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
Eligible to enroll 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
Experience working with couples or family counseling
Experience with professional communication and medical documentation tools
Knowledge of TMS
Knowledge of Esketamine (Spravato)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance, 401k matching, and wellness resourcesCME reimbursement and dedicated learning time for professional development