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Title: Behavior - Staff Psychiatrist Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Setting: Community Health / Behavioral Health Job Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient interviews, medical history review, behavioral assessment, and appropriate testing. Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health and behavioral conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans with patients. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically appropriate. Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Provide psychotherapy and other appropriate psychiatric interventions. Collaborate with therapists, nurses, primary care providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical initiatives. Provide consultation and support during behavioral health emergencies. Participate in continuing medical education and professional development. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. Active or eligible California medical license. Community mental health experience. Experience working with underserved populations. Experience diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Experience with medication management and psychotropic medications. Strong commitment to patient-centered and trauma-informed care. Experience providing clinical supervision to PMHNPs or other behavioral health providers. Experience with integrated behavioral and primary care settings. Skills: Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off Retirement benefits Continuing education opportunities Professional development Supportive multidisciplinary work environment Opportunities for career growth