Saturday, June 1, 2013
Arrests made on plane from Pakistan
Fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept a flight from Pakistan to the UK, having been alerted by an emergency call from the pilot
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Psychiatrist (Temporary) (Los Angeles/Hollywood)
Position Summary: Responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to an ethnically and socially diverse patient population with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinic team to ensure patients receive comprehensive medical and counseling services. Providing professional leadership to other physicians, residents, medical students, other professional and support staff to enhance their professional/patient care skills in providing mental health care.
Position Qualifications:
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity. Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry. Current DEA license and BCLS certificate. Competency in evaluating and treating mental health patients. Working knowledge of state-of-the-art medical/psychiatric scientific and treatment methods. Understanding of current medical, educational and psychosocial intervention procedures. Ability to perform clinical duties within established guidelines in a organized, efficient manner. Ability to relate and communicate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community, including fluency in written and spoken English. Bi-lingual skills in written and spoken Spanish are preferred. Working knowledge of direct outpatient care and management methods and practices in a community clinic setting. Prior experience in a similar setting is preferred. Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to care of patients in a clinic setting; and prior experience with county, state and federal programs such as CHDP, FPACT, EWC, Medi-Cal and Title X is preferred. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions sufficient to maintain a safe work environment. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions in a clear, concise and proactive manner, including recognition and resolution of costly errors. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and other clinicians and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to complete and maintain records in accordance with procedures utilizing an electronic health record system. The flexibility to deal effectively with changes in work schedules and sites. General computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and patient medical record system. Current California driver's license and State-required insurance when using personal vehicle on clinic business and a driving record acceptable to the organization and/or its insurance carrier. Willingness to commit to the philosophy and goals of The Saban Free Clinic.
UK to oppose EU renewable energy target
Britain wants the EU to agree at least a 40 per cent cut in greenhouse emissions but leave members free to decide how to achieve the reduction
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IT Department Assistant (West Hollywood)
News Corp adopts ‘poison pill’ in split
Murdoch media empire has appointed new boards to manage groups although Rupert, Lachlan and James will retain seats in both companies
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Care giver superviser/dispatcher (L.A./ Ventura county)
Valeant nears $9bn Bausch & Lomb deal
A price of $9bn would see the eyecare maker’s owner Warburg Pincus settle for less than its initial hopes of a sale topping $10bn
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Hizbollah vows to keep fighting in Syria
Hizbollah’s role in the civil war has been under scrutiny since its fighters played a prominent role in efforts to retake Qusair from the rebels
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