Psychiatrist
Company: Hope Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Psychiatrist Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you
currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life? Hope
Services is Silicon Valleys leading provider of services to people
with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek
candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of
staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to
promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels
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Range: $20,000 - $30,000 per month commensurate with experience and
qualifications Job Summary/Duties: Performs needed psychiatric
assessments, and provides ongoing medication management services
for referred developmentally disabled patients with mental health
disorders. Be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification.
Authorized to prescribe controlled substances. Principle
Responsibilities: The following are the essential functions of the
position. Contracted doctors are responsible for carrying out these
functions: Assumes psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental
status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients, and providing
diagnosis according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the
American Psychiatric Association (APA). Use Hopes current
electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County
Psychiatric Medical Guidelines. Interface closely with medical
director, nurses, clinicians and case managers for a
client-centered approach to mental health care Obtains and reviews
data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or
consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of
patients/clients Provides detailed written reports of
assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment
provided, and completes all medical records as required. Provides
specialized input in the development and implementation of
individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned
patients/clients, including diagnosis in collaboration with the
clinical staff. Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics
(via telehealth, and/or in the office) Provides consultation,
review, and peer guidance for other psychiatrists or therapists in
the evaluation and treatment of patients. Consults with the medical
director or clinic Director about policies and issues relating to
the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients/clients as
necessary. Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement
and performance improvement programs and activities when needed.
Provides expert advice and counseling for client families and care
givers regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of
treatment, presenting information about mental health diagnoses,
intellectual disabilities and how the two intersect. . Prepares
legal and other court-related documents, written reports, when
deemed necessary and appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: Must be
Board Certified or eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and
neurology in adult and/or child psychiatry. Reports To: Director
Supervisory Responsibility : As Assigned Required knowledge, Skills
and Abilities: 1. Ability to perform specialized
psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry, evaluate and
prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other
treatments 2. Provide qualified reimbursable services under
guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, and County
Mental Health and other funding sources 3. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients,
staff and others. 4. A belief that all people are valued members of
the community. 5. An understanding of the principles of
normalization and commitment to community integration. 6. Ability
to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team. 7.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including use of
computerized word program and database. 8. Ability to be flexible
with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment 9. Strong
interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse population.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements: A clinical
office environment working closely with others as part of
interdisciplinary team as well as with persons served, sitting for
periods of time in meetings and use of office environment; produce
work on computers/office equipment. Do you have what it takes to
make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes
immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join
us?? Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the
people we serve. Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees not regardless of, but with
consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief,
national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or
sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity
and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership
status, past or present military service, family or parental
status, or any other status. PIff5bdc7227a2-31181-29064612
Keywords: Hope Services, Cupertino , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , San Jose, California
