Please see below for a great opportunity at the Mind Study Center (MSC) in Los Angeles, with Dr. Steve Khachi. In case you don't know Dr. Khachi, he is CAP trained at Stanford and UC San Diego for general psychiatry. He has had a strong academic background and devoted many years in research including at the NIH as an HHMI scholar during medical school. He has always had a passion for founding a mental health clinic that focuses on evidence-based psychiatric care without all the bureaucracies including insurance company billings, notes, and other institutional challenges. Therefore, he founded MSC in Los Angeles which has become a very well-known center in LA because of their devotion to their patients and the quality of care they deliver. Dr. Khachi is currently on USC faculty and participates actively in CAP fellows education and mentorship. Because of this, there are opportunities to affiliate with excellent academic centers such as USC and UCLA for interested applicants.
From Dr. Steve Khachi:
The Mind Study Center (MSC) is a physician-owned, independent organization offering evidence-based psychiatric and psychological services in the Los Angeles area. We strive for the highest standards of care, integrating evidence-based clinical approaches with practical experiences in an empathic, trusting, and collaborative environment.
Our mission is to set a new standard in providing evidence-based, multidisciplinary, integrated care. We provide all psychotherapy and medication management at one convenient location. While we do see adults, the majority of our patients are children and adolescents. Psychiatrists will work closely with therapists in delivering care. We are looking for committed individuals dedicated to the MSC’s mission.
This position offers a great opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals providing superb psychiatric care to youth and their families. We are looking for highly skilled individuals who are professional, organized, invested in their career development, and motivated to offer exceptional care to our patients.
Benefits Package:
· ***Sign-on Bonus***
Competitive W2 base salary and exceptional bonus structure
Excellent 401K retirement plan and company profit sharing contribution
Group health insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
Autonomy to practice psychiatry such as determining frequency and duration of patients’ appointments; taking on therapy cases; and writing progress notes for good clinical practices and not to fulfill insurance companies' demands as MSC is out of network, etc.
Full administrative support for all administrative matters such as scheduling, pharmacies requests, drafting letters, responding to patients’ messages regarding administrative concerns, etc.
Regular supervision for the first year with Steve Khachi, M.D.
Weekly clinical staff meetings, case conferences, and journal club
Professional membership (AACAP, AMA, APA) encouraged and reimbursed
State licensure, DEA certificate, and professional liability insurance (malpractice) covered
Annual educational/discretionary expenses each year
One hundred twenty (120) hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued per year, which may be used for sick leave or personal time off. PTO will accrue and carry over up to a maximum of 180 hours per year
10 paid holidays each year
Psychiatrist Position Description:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address mental health needs in children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
100% outpatient with no weekends
Scholarly activities are encouraged and there are opportunities to teach and mentor psychiatry residents and fellows by affiliating with nearby academic centers such as USC and UCLA
Excellent opportunity for career development and advancing clinical skills
Provide on-site psychotherapy and psychiatric treatment to a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults
Community involvement and public education strongly encouraged
Participate in effective case collaboration and monthly peer supervision
Position Requirements:
Active medical licensed to practice medicine in the State of California, valid NPI and DEA certificate.
Board-certified/board eligible in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Maintain and update pertinent clinical records and write progress notes in a timely manner
Reports to: Steve Khachi, M.D., Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist
Compensation: DOE, credentials, and educational level/degree
To apply, please email us your CV, 3 references, and a cover letter briefly describing your professional experiences. For more information, please see the link below: