This psychiatrist provides longitudinal outpatient care for adults with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. The role centers on in-person consultations, treatment planning, and ongoing management across engagement, stabilization, and recovery, with occasional virtual follow-up. The clinician works in an integrated model alongside therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers, using purpose-built tools and a team-based approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health management for patients with severe mental illness across phases of recovery
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on psychosocial and medical needs during engagement and stabilization
- Conduct regular psychiatric consultations, primarily in person and occasionally virtually
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers and other care team members in an integrated outpatient setting
- Address medical issues that may affect recovery and worsen social determinants of health
- Use technology-enabled workflows and longitudinal data to support coordinated care
- Participate in ongoing clinical learning, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care
Required
- Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist
- Active, unrestricted California medical license
- Active, unrestricted DEA registration
- Willing to obtain or currently hold Clozapine REMS certification
- Experience with mental health and/or addiction issues
Preferred
- Familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the Long Beach area
- Experience working with diverse patient populations across a range of care settings
- Comfort working one-on-one and in group settings
- Strong coaching and negotiation skills
- Interest in using technology to improve care delivery
Benefits & Perks
- Full-time base salary range of $300,000 to $330,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Parental leave
- Well-being programs
- Part-time compensation and benefits that vary by schedule
- Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship through an academic collaboration