Inpatient Psychiatrist - PRN Weekends
Pacific Grove
Summary
This role is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.
Job description
About the role
This role is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.
Pacific Grove Hospital is a 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital located in Riverside, California.
Caseload: 1.5 units; 34 beds
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, flexible schedule during business hours (2 weekends per month; or more if requested)
On Call Schedule: Friday 5pm to Monday 7am
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility
- Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) REQUIRED
- One or more years' post graduate degree practice preferred
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
- One or more years' post graduate degree practice preferred
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions
Company overview
Pacific Grove Hospital is a nationally recognized 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center located in Riverside, California. As a premier mental health and addiction treatment facility serving the Riverside and Corona regions, the hospital provides comprehensive whole-person care for adults struggling with psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency. The facility operates on a 4.5-acre campus with three specialized treatment units, each featuring private courtyards, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms. Pacific Grove offers a range of evidence-based programs including acute psychiatric care for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and personality disorders; specialized geriatric psychiatric services for individuals aged 65 and older; comprehensive chemical dependency treatment with medically managed detoxification; and outpatient programs including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The hospital is JCAHO certified and accepts major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and others. With a dedicated team of mental health professionals, Pacific Grove Hospital focuses on transformative patient experiences through integrated treatment approaches that address mind, body, and spirit, preparing patients for sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.