Staff Psychiatrist - Part Time

La Clínica del Pueblo

STAFF PSYCHIATRIST - PART TIME POSITION 

Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist - Part Time 

Department: Patient Services  

Supervisor: Amina Chaudhry 

Location: Washington, DC / Hyattsville / Remote 

Classification: Exempt/ Salaried - Part Time 

Synopsis: Under the direction of the Chief Health Officer (CHO) or their designee, the Staff Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing a full range of psychiatric services to a diverse patient population served by La Clínica Del Pueblo (LCDP). They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including primary care and behavioral health clinicians, nurses, care coordinators, and health educators. They will also participate in organization-wide quality improvement initiatives. This position is a part time, hybrid in person/remote opportunity, with expected hours up to 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience:

Preferred Education and Experience: 

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

Direct Patient Care: 

• Provide a full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients, including:  
  1. Assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health conditions and substance use disorders.  
• Prescription, direction, and administration of psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. 
  1. Collaboration with physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.  
• Participation in treatment team activities to include the development and periodic review of patient treatment plans.  
• Provide consultative support and in-service education for primary care clinicians and other clinical staff. 
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions at La Clinica Del Pueblo, providing assistance to behavioral health and primary care clinicians as needed. 
• Be available for back up consultation to on-call providers for psychiatric emergency calls after hours and on weekends for patients under their care. 

Program Management: 

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. 
• Provide consultation, education, and support to primary care and behavioral health staff.  
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and workforce training initiatives. 

Compliance: 

• Support compliance with telehealth policies, licensure, and credentialing requirements. 

Policy and Procedures: 

• Assist the CHO and Director of Behavioral Health in developing and updating clinical protocols for care delivery, emergency management, and transitions of care. 

Communication: 

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, using appropriate technology platforms and maintaining professional boundaries. 
• Ensure timely response to patient and team communications.