Psychiatrist - Relocation Required

Company: Elwyn
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Psychiatrist This job is located in Raleigh, NC and would require you to relocate or commute for this position Req ID: 3998 Locations: Raleigh, North Carolina Service Line: Adult Behavioral Health Services (ABH) Job Family: Psychiatrist Employee Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift Days Schedule Summary: Mon-Fri Standard Hours Hours per Week: 32.00 Remote : No Job Description Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description Elwyn seeks a Psychiatrist to diagnose and treat a variety of emotional and psychiatric disorders and co-occurring conditions and conditions assisting young adult through geriatric clients with mental illness achieve social, emotional, and personal independence. Diagnosis populations served include chronic mental illness, dual diagnosis, and substance abuse. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct peer review /clinical risk management meetings Elicits and records information about patient’s medical and psychiatric histories for the purpose of formulating accurate diagnosis and providing relevant treatment. Orders laboratory tests and procedures as indicated to monitor potential side effects of treatment and/or to monitor compliance. Orders assessments or consultations for individuals to assist with diagnostic formulation and/or develop comprehensive treatment plans. Conducts and documents according to FHR’s policies and procedures a semi-annual AIMS test for each individual prescribed antipsychotic medication. Encourages individuals to have routine medical, gynecological, optical, and dental examinations to ensure general health maintenance. Facilitate coordination of care with the individual’s health care team. Prescribes and monitors psychotropic medications according to community standards of care and the FHR P&P. Monitors individual’s response to pharmacological intervention through individual contact, and collaboration with other members of individual’s treatment team. Discusses risks and benefits and obtains informed consent from individual or appointed guardian prior to initiating pharmacotherapy. Demonstrates ability to integrate general medical concerns into general psychiatric care as evidenced by attention to drug—drug interactions, complications of medical illness, and behavioral effects of somatic illness and treatments. Provides psychoeducation to individuals and, when appropriate, their significant others regarding diagnosis, treatment options and recommendations, and self-care techniques. Conducts and supervises individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy when clinically and programmatically indicated. Maintains documentation in electronic health record of all individual appointments and telephone contacts in accordance with FHR, CARF, and local Department of Mental Health standards. E-Prescribe - Utilize e-prescribe feature in CARe to send prescriptions electronically. Prepares psychiatric assessments and progress notes for inclusion in clinical records according to FHR policy. Attends and participates in treatment planning process and has final approval of treatment plans which is indicated by signature on the plan. Collaborates and consults with nurses, social workers, case managers, and other practitioners involved in individual’s care - both within and outside of the agency. Performs emergency assessments and refers individuals for inpatient treatment when indicated. Coordinates individual care with inpatient practitioner through direct communication with inpatient practitioner. Completes in a timely manner requests to fill out forms made by individuals or outside agencies when indicated such as insurance forms, GPA forms, TDI forms, SSI forms, etc. Conducts self in a professional and ethical manner in keeping with FHR policy and APA guidelines on ethical conduct. Prepares papers for court-ordered treatment and testifies in court when indicated. Supervises, as assigned, licensed clinical practitioners. Available to receive emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Participates in FHR committees as assigned. Participates in FHR research activities as assigned. Completes prescription refills in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Education: Doctorate in medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school. Qualifications Successful completion of an approved residency program in adult psychiatry and licensure required. Two or more years of experience providing services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and ability to prescribe buprenorphine under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000 waiver) is desired. Professional/Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a specific discipline Candidates must maintain Maintains current state license, state controlled substances license, and DEA registration. Analytical Thinking: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach Building Collaborative Relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Developing Others: The ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it Oral/ Written Communication: The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others. The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. The ability to express oneself clearly in business/clinical writing. " Company Description For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Company Description For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Keywords: Elwyn, Orange , Psychiatrist - Relocation Required, Healthcare , Anaheim, California