Payroll title: asc physcn department: physician group strategy salary range commensurate with experience worksite: greenwich drive appointment type: career appointment percent: 100% union: uncovered total openings: 1 work schedule: days, 8 hrs/day, monday - friday
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#111137 psychiatrist - virtual care collaborative (remote)
Filing deadline: thu 9/30/2021
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Description
Incumbent will provide and deliver psychiatric clinical and case management services in primarily an ambulatory setting, synchronous telehealth format, integrating direct examination, collateral sources with appropriate authorizations, exercising clinical judgment of applied theory and practice of the psychiatry profession across the full range of conditions described in the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm) and relevant associated comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions to analyze problems and issues of diverse scope to determine solutions.
Independently performs tasks and may consult with a combination of licensed providers, administrative, and support staff for delivery of individual services, crises, determinations and facilitations of higher and lower levels of care, outreach, and programmingMay participate in delivery of family, couples, group, assessment and reporting, research and educational services when requiredAccurately prioritizes and triages clinical urgencies from routine careIn the area of peer/coworker engagement, holds self accountable for meeting commitmentsIn line with and regularly consulting with direct manger/supervisor(s), contributes to and actively supports a climate in which people can do their bestInvites input from others and shares ownership and recognitionDemonstrates enthusiasm for capturing relevant and pragmatic new opportunities in the face of changes or challengesEncourages and supports discretionary effort to maximize one’s own and other’s contributions within role scopeAligns work with personal talents, passion, and the ethical values of uc: integrity, excellence, accountability.
Integrates specialty patient care services with accessible primary care services, with comprehensive, timely, and appropriate documentation of services in accordance with professional, federal, state, local and university requirements.
Demonstrates clinical mastery, on a range of health science topics and accurately renders diagnoses, delivers outcome-based recovery within treatment plan in biopsychosocial model with attention to coding, billing, customer service and shared-decision makingExecutes medical orders, referrals, and interprets clinical findings (including laboratory, procedural, and consultative reports) as part of dutiesCustomizes delivery of services in a holistic, identity-integrated formulation (i.eCultural formulation) for each patient, and recommend achievable, pragmatic solutions that take into account the availability of local resources and systems of care, assisting in and facilitating treatment-related referralsMaintains understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and environmental contexts of health.
Participates in, supports and develops when applicable commitment to lifelong learning, quality management and peer review activities.
Case/care management services may be provided in coordination with team, or when needed, independently, and vary among tasks associated with care and service management, coordination and healthcare-recovery related navigation of appropriate systems of care.
Make substantial contributions to the university through excellence in delivering clinical services, and when appropriate, scholarly expertise or creative achievement, and engagement in serviceIn the areas of service focus, readily adjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing patient, client, customer, general public and operational demandsCultivates strategic relationships and loyaltySets or understands service standards and measures service performance against those standards, in coordination with departmental and organizational systemsIdentifies and assesses patient, customer, client, general public and organizational needsDelivers services and products that add value while meeting and exceeding patient/client/customer expectationsCollaborates with patients/clients/customers, stakeholders, and colleagues in the delivery of optimal servicesApplies when approved emerging ideas, innovations, and new technologies to ensure high quality services.
Independently and efficiently manage direct patient services (new, follow up and consultative examinations, crisis and triage assessments, case management, telephone/patient-related messages and calls) along with determinations of appropriate patient dispositions (e.gActive vTerminations), along with nondirect patient-related services (letters, forms, administrative, consultations)In the areas of job mastery and continuous learning, applies background, technical knowledge, education, and prior job experiences to current and new job situationsDemonstrates technical competence, job knowledge and ability to add value beyond the core job functionContinually strives to upgrade both the depth and breadth of evidence-based technical and professional skillsMakes time for appropriate training, keeps current on tools, technology, and information needed to meet job performance and challengesShares knowledge with department, and supports when applicable, peers, staff, and others to increase skills, foster improvement, and enhance outcomes, notifying supervisors/managers of trends, opportunities and assignments that would be valuable to the employee and team.
Maintain personal organization, prioritizing workload demandsMeet and exceed, when possible, productivity expectations, keeping pace with appointment allocationsIn the areas of results orientation and execution, maintains a sense of urgency to complete high-priority actions and meets commitmentsLeverages personal and organizational resources to creatively develop effective solutions, overcome obstacles, and resolve conflicts among goals to achieve high quality outcomesDevelops and implements personal work plans with actionable components and measurable outcomesUses critical thinking to analyze issues systematically by planning, prioritizing, and organizing work while anticipating and adjusting to changesUnderstands overriding organizational factors which influence or constrain direction, decision-making, and organizational prioritiesTakes appropriate risks by gathering and using input and data to achieve optimal resultsMaintains working knowledge of payers, health insurance plans, and benefits.
Provide cross-coverage for psychology and mental health colleagues as necessary; document and communicate intra-department items with clarity, tact, diplomacy, and timelinessIn the areas of communication, uses working relationships with peers, supervisors, subordinates, patients to build strong connections, including when applicable, with publicDemonstrates interpersonal communication that invites participation and future dialogue; actively seeks others’ perspectives to ensure inclusiveness and understandingActively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing viewsTailors communications to diverse audiences, and addressed conflict constructively with the intention of seeking a mutual beneficial resolutionMaintains working knowledge of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.
Contributes to the establishment of psychiatric and other medical policies, workflows and procedures affecting the standards of practice for professionIn the area of adapting to changes and innovation, in line with and regularly communicating key activities to direct manager/supervisor(s), understands and adapts to change in the strategic and/or operational direction of the organizationUnderstands the strategic direction and goals of the organization and aligns personal performance objectives with organizational prioritiesAnticipates and seeks an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions on planned outcomes or results relevant to role and dutiesUses knowledge and experience to analyze issues and factors which influence or constrain organizational priorities, goals, and resultsResolves conflicting goals and priorities using formal organizational knowledge and informal network relationship to accomplish objectives in line with and regularly communicating same to manager/supervisor(s)Demonstrates commitment to seek out opportunities and contributes to developing innovative or alternative solutions in line with departmental priorities and consultationsUses creative techniques and skills to design and develop reasonable options, where applicable, that improve how the organization operations, consistent with supervisory/managerial approval.
In the areas of diversity and inclusion, demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, inclusiveness, empathy, integrity, and ethical conductContributes to fostering a climate and culture in which each person is accepted and has the opportunity to grow and developPractices behaviors that promote diversity and inclusion in dealings with and on behalf of the university, consistent with laws, regulations, uc policies and principles of communityAdvocates for and demonstrates an understanding of the value of differences that promote and sustain a diverse community.
Accountable for reporting in timely manner to designated supervisors and risk management reporting all issues which may impact patient care, safety, employee safety and ongoing quality care issuesIn the areas of workplace health, safety and resources management, models and promotes safe behaviors in all work environments in accordance with university health and safety policies, procedures and guidelinesEmbraces and promotes university ethical values and standardsModels the use of sound judgement and accountability; raises awareness with others and manages risks responsibility in compliance with university policies and controlsAwareness and completion of all required safety training related to job duties (current/not expired)Awareness of and consistently follows safe work procedures and practicesTakes responsibility for workplace safety and environmentActively utilizes safety procedures, personal protective equipment and applicable safety devices.
In the areas of teamwork and collaboration, cooperates by adapting to team needs and is flexible in resolving challengesParticipates in team activities that promote effective peer and work relationshipsKeeps commitments to the team, and demonstrates a shared responsibility and focus to ensure objectives and goals are successfully metEmbraces a shared understanding of team participant roles, responsibilities, and decision-makingFosters, when applicable, team communications and dialogue, and identifies opportunities to assist in gaining consensus for team options, decisions, and outcomesBuilds collaborative relationships across the organization with stakeholders for resources, information, and decision and consistently communicates these enhancements to direct manager/supervisor(s).
This position has the ability to work remotely.
Required qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical school and successful completion of psychiatry residency at an acgme-accredited program
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in state of california as an md/do
Hold current american board of psychiatry and neurology (abpn) board-certification in specialty of psychiatry
Maintain active and current drug enforcement administration (dea) certification
Knowledge, skills, and practice of current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment principles and application relating to general psychiatric practice and specifically to target population, including complex, comorbid solo-management and multidisciplinary treatment (e.g comorbid drug and alcohol use/chemical dependency; eating disorders, adhd/ld, serious mental illness)
Knowledge of ferpa, cmia, and patient privacy issues pertaining to the delivery of health care, especially mental health
Knowledge and application of standard of psychiatric care in the greater community
Mastery of longitudinal patient care delivery experience with successful outcomes, including delivery of effective psychosocial evidence-based interventions
Sensitivity to issues relating to all forms of diversity, including but not limited to culture, sexual orientation, gender, and socioeconomic status
Awareness and pragmatic facilitation of developmental issues as they relate to young adults transitioning into new psychosocial events (e.gLiving environments)
Experience and successful adherence with objective quality metrics, peer review, and ongoing practice performance, as well as accreditation standards/requirements
Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, customized appropriately for diverse audiences
Comprehensive system-of-care knowledge and experience
Knowledge and experience with accurate billing/coding consistent with current procedural terminology (cpt) categories
Proficiency with technology and office software programs sufficient to keep pace with productivity standards, electronic medical record system, and administrative tasks/duties
Collegial, supportive, and professional interpersonal skills
Preferred qualifications
One to three (1 - 3) years direct patient care experience after completion of accredited psychiatry residency training program
Subspecialty abpn certifications
Prior experience working professionally with complex emotional, psychological, and psychiatric issues among young adults/early adolescents/transitional age youth
Sophisticated experience with required technology and pragmatic assessment of technological innovations
Effective and appropriate professional citizenship, availability, affability, good habits, conduct, contributing to group culture of practice/service
Interest and contributions to practice growth
Special conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the uc covid-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
Uc san diego health is the only academic health system in the san diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community serviceOur facilities include two university hospitals, a national cancer institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, shiley eye institute, sulpizio cardiovascular center, and several outpatient clinicsUc san diego medical center in hillcrest is a designated level i trauma center and has the only burn center in the countyWe invite you to join our dynamic team!
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