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Referring Clinicians &
Careers at UMG

Sending us a patient or looking to join our team? We make it simple. We handle prior auths, accept most insurance, and specialize in the cases that are hardest to treat.

📱TelePsychiatry All 58 CA Counties
🏥Accepting New Patients Now
💳Medi-Cal · Medicare & Most Insurance
🌍5 Languages Spoken

How to Refer Patients to UMG

We specialize in treatment-resistant depression, complex psychopharmacology, Spravato® and TMS candidacy, dual-diagnosis patients, and patients needing bilingual care in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or Spanish.

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Call, Fax, or Have Your Patient Book Online

Call (925) 825-1766 or have your patient book directly via our Tebra portal. No referral form required.

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We Handle Insurance & Prior Authorization

Our billing team manages all insurance verification and prior authorizations — including complex Spravato® and TMS PAs.

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Rapid Intake — Typically 1–2 Weeks

New patient appointments within 1–2 weeks. Urgent cases prioritized. Telehealth available for faster access statewide.

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Collaborative Communication

We send treatment summaries to referring providers with patient consent — we work with your team, not around it.

🔬 Ideal Referral Candidates: ≥2 failed antidepressant trials (TRD) · Spravato® or TMS evaluation · Complex polypharmacy · Pharmacogenomic testing · ADHD/ASD evaluation for adults · OUD / MAT initiation · Patients needing bilingual psychiatric care

Contact Our Referral Team

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Patient Self-SchedulingTebra Online Portal →
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Office HoursMon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Step-Up / Step-Down Partner

UMG serves as a preferred step-up destination from outpatient therapy and step-down from inpatient programs. Contact us to discuss a formal referral relationship.

Why Practice With Universal Medical Group?

Join a forward-thinking, physician-led practice combining traditional psychopharmacology with precision psychiatry — Spravato® treatment, TMS therapy, genomic testing, and AI-assisted care coordination.

Currently seeking Psychiatrists (MD/DO) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) for Pleasant Hill and Vallejo — in-person and telehealth positions available.

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Competitive W-2 Salary
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Hybrid / Flexible Schedule
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Spravato® & TMS Training
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Malpractice Coverage
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CME Allowance (AB 692)
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Leadership Opportunities

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We review every application personally.

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