Psychiatrist

• Provide psychiatric services and consideration for telemedicine to SJGH and its federally qualified clinic.
• Supervise and teach family medicine and internal medicine residents on scheduled rotations. Collaborate with providers, including nurse practitioners.
• Maintain all required medical licenses (California Medical Board, DEA) and submit documentation for credentialing every three years.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations for billing reimbursement (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Maintain and update medical records in SJGH’s electronic system, including using telehealth tools.
• Schedule appointments, ensure timely documentation, and participate in peer reviews.
• Evaluate and treat individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders; prescribe medications.
• Follow Medi-Cal Medication Formulary, Black Box warning procedures, and treatment authorization protocols.
• Maintain at least 60% productivity for patient care services and ensure accurate billing documentation.
• Follow SJGH Clinic Model for service delivery, including managing appointments and caseloads.
• Special Assignments may include after-hours coverage or additional services eligible for supplemental pay.

The County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits and compensation for this position include:

• $20,000 Board Certification pay
• 5% Supplement for in-patient assignments
• Resident oversight supplemental pay
• Call rotation supplemental pay
• Medical malpractice coverage (tail coverage)
• Paid CME
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pension Plan
• 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• 401a Plan
• 30 days of annual leave (33 days after two years, 35 days after 6 years, 40 days after 8 years)
• Loan Forgiveness Support
• Visa Sponsorship

For Physicians interested in this employment opportunity, please contact Sam Cheun at scheun@sjgh.org or 209-468-7781 and CMO Sheela Kapre at sskapre@sjgh.org