Psychiatrist

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patient with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The Psychiatrist will conduct thorough evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication and evaluate treatment results.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing
• Analyzes data and results of assessments to diagnose patients
• Thoroughly document patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, medical and treatment effectiveness
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed
• Prescribes and administers medications according to diagnosis
• Monitors patient to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
• Consults with other medical professionals and psychologists
• Provides patients with emotional support and strategies to help manage their disorder
• Supervises and directs family nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other mid-level providers
• Other physician duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers the public, patients and all Ampla Health staff, Board of Director and vendors
• Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
• Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must hold MD degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved Psychiatric residency
• Must be Board certified or eligible in Psychiatry
• Must have completed and approved internship
• Must hold a valid California State Physician and Surgeon License
• Current CPR certification
• Current DEA license
• Must be sensitive to the corporation’s diverse patient population
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Must have neat and legible handwriting
• Must be able to interact with patients, vendors and co-workers courteously and calmly
• Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirement:

• Must be in good health and able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)
• Must be able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
• Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
• Must have vision which is adequate to read increments on tuberculin syringe accurately
• Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, and twist/turn
• Routinely exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be subjected to verbally and/or un behavior patients
• Routinely exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

Ampla Health is a 501 (c)3 non-profit network of community based Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) offering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty healthcare services in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties (California).

Ampla Health inspires patients to take an active role in their healthcare needs by participating in prevention, wellness, and chronic care programs that can assist with healthier lifestyles.  We also encourage patient to select a primary care provider of their choice to help them access the best care available.  We are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and believe that each patient benefits by receiving high-quality medical, dental, social, and educational health services.

To provide the individuals and communities we serve with high quality, comprehensive, community health care that is accessible to all and culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Ampla Health originated in 1964 in the form of a medical care project for migrant farm workers under the State Farm Workers Health Service and Migrant Health Act Fund. Known as the Sutter-Yuba Farm Workers Health Project, with the County of Sutter serving as grantee for the funds, it operated as a night clinic in the Sutter County General Hospital.

In spring 1973, the Consumer Advisory Board incorporated as a non-profit organization, at the suggestion of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, to become Northern Sacramento Valley Rural Health Project, Inc. This corporation became the grantee for the 1973-74 Migrant Health Act Funds and continued to provide the same basic health care services. With more funding and a full-time Executive Director, the service expanded from Sutter and Yuba Counties to Butte, Colusa, and Glenn Counties.

In June 2011, the corporate name was changed to Ampla Health to better reflect its commitment to the community.