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Psychiatrist - MD or DO - The Clinic

Optum

Sunnyvale, CA
2 days ago
$214,000 - $382,000

Job Description

Join Optum's Clinic of California as a Psychiatrist and make a meaningful impact on mental health care. Enjoy a hybrid work model, collaborate with a dedicated team, and focus on providing exceptional patient care while benefiting from competitive compensation and comprehensive perks.

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
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in the state of 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 providing patient education regarding 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 working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
  • 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 like health insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time