This Staff Psychiatrist role involves delivering comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness through assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary oversight. Reporting to the Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer, the psychiatrist supports both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings while ensuring high clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and person-centered treatment. The position combines direct psychiatric care with leadership responsibilities, including supervision, hospitalization decisions, and collaboration in educational and community initiatives.Dates/Schedule:Full-time Staff Psychiatrist positionMay work in 24-hour acute inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings based on organizational needsMust be available for additional days or hours as requiredWeekly medication clinics and ongoing supervision of assigned clientsJob Details & Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams, psychiatric history, substance use, physical health, medication history, and diagnostic assessmentsProvide psychiatric consultations, approve service and treatment plans, and determine medical necessity for hospitalizationPrescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including emergency oral and parenteral administration when clinically necessaryOversee medication clinics and daily medication supervision for assigned patientsApprove discharge plans and ensure continuity of careProvide clinical leadership and supervision for multidisciplinary treatment teams and case review conferencesSupport training, education, and workshop development in psychodiagnostics, psychotherapy, and behavior managementMaintain confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and culturally responsive care practicesParticipate in organizational initiatives, fundraising, and special projects as assignedRequired Skills & Qualifications:Valid California Physician and Surgeon licenseCompletion of accredited graduate psychiatric education meeting American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology standardsValid Controlled Substance Registration CertificatePreferred experience in psychiatric healthcare settingsStrong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and deadline-management abilitiesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to manage confidential information and collaborate across all organizational levelsDemonstrated expertise in psychiatric assessment, medication management, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaborationCommitment to compassion, cultural competency, ethical practice, and patient-centered psychiatric care. About ATC WestATC West Healthcare Services has been a trusted healthcare staffing partner since 1990, delivering high-touch, relationship-driven clinical staffing solutions across California. We take a clinician-led approach to care delivery, ensuring alignment between providers and facilities to support both operational excellence and high-quality patient outcomes.Our clinical programs are supported by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Niral Shah, a practicing Surgical Critical Care physician who brings real-world clinical insight and physician-to-physician collaboration to every engagement. This ensures stronger alignment with medical leadership, improved patient care strategies, and meaningful provider support.Why ATC West Clinician-led support model with direct access to a Chief Medical OfficerEstablished reputation with over 30 years of healthcare staffing experienceHigh-touch, partnership-driven approach to care deliveryFocus on long-term clinical alignment, not transactional staffing