Description
The City of Berkeley is seeking licensed physicians who are passionate about providing high-quality care to vulnerable patients in a collaborative community setting! As a Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to members of the Berkeley community who are dealing with severe mental illness. Our small clinic serves 260 patients, with varying levels of need, who are on Medi-Cal or uninsured.
Working in our Mental Health Division, you will collaborate with high-caliber colleagues in a team-based model with case managers for all patients, excellent nursing staff, and great administrative support. You will have the opportunity to work with patients in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model as well as more traditional models, across programs such as our Homeless Full Services Partnership, Comprehensive Community Treatment, and Focus on Independence.
Other perks include:
- Up to 10% additional pay for relevant board certifications
- Up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
- Standard office schedule (no nights, on-call, or weekends)
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness + potential for up to $7,500 in student loan repayment
- Opportunity for clinic, field, and remote work
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Possession of an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school and completion of a psychiatric residency training program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Other requirements include:
- Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of California, and
- Possession of a current Controlled Substance Registration certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration by date of appointment.
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit a completed application and a resume. Please note that while resumes are required, they are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.