The Psychiatrist is responsible for consulting with program leadership and the operations team to ensure appropriate psychiatric/pharmacological interventions. The Psychiatrist completes an initial thorough evaluation and sees each patient weekly thereafter. If indicated, medications are prescribed, and monitored by the Psychiatrist at least once weekly. In addition, the Psychiatrist consults as needed with the treatment team and may attend the weekly treatment planning meetings. Responsibilitie... more details
Job Description
The Psychiatrist is responsible for consulting with program leadership and the operations team to ensure appropriate psychiatric/pharmacological interventions. The Psychiatrist completes an initial thorough evaluation and sees each patient weekly thereafter. If indicated, medications are prescribed, and monitored by the Psychiatrist at least once weekly. In addition, the Psychiatrist consults as needed with the treatment team and may attend the weekly treatment planning meetings.
Responsibilities
Developing appropriate and effective psychopharmacological interventions for psychiatric disorders
Interfacing with families of patients for consent and support of psychopharmacological interventions as necessary
Effectively identifying, conceptualizing and communicating criteria specific to the level of treatment and formulate and effective appeal for insurance carriers as necessary
Effectively interfacing with the treatment team, contributing to the case conceptualization, treatment plan and assessing the ongoing effectiveness of the interventions
Meeting regularly in a collaborative fashion with program leadership to discuss individual treatment progress
Acting on behalf of the treatment program when called upon; such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing and accreditation bodies
Seeing individual clients on a weekly basis to monitor progress
Documenting notes in our EMR system
Providing second opinion evaluations when needed
Assisting program treatment staff in treatment planning
Providing medical direction to the treatment team
We are seeking psychiatrists at multiple programs and levels of care. We have opportunities within the following divisions:
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Substance Use
Professional and Psychiatric Services
For more information about our company, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com
This is a part-time hybrid role
$150.00-$225.00 per hour equivalent
Qualifications
Must be a qualified psychiatrist, with experience in adolescent psychiatry if indicated
Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and hold a current license in the state of practice
Must be eligible for membership in the local branch of the State Medical Society
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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