Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist provides evidence-based, quality care to DWIHN members through DWIHN Direct Outpatient Clinical Services. The psychiatrist also performs other duties as directed by the Outpatient Medical Director and DWIHN’s Chief Medical Officer. The role provides psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care, diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, administers evidence-based behavioral health treatment and medication, and coordinates care with treatment teams, primary care providers, and substance use disorder providers. The psychiatrist develops and oversees treatment plans, provides crisis intervention and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and completes timely electronic medical records and other clinical documentation. The position serves as a clinical team lead and may supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. It also includes after-hours, weekend, and holiday availability for patient calls unless coverage has been arranged by another employee. Work is usually performed at a DWIHN Outpatient Clinic and may require driving to other clinic locations throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certification in Psychiatry.
State of Michigan license to practice as a medical doctor.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License.
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate for schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a safe and acceptable driving record.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to be credentialed as a QMHP.
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation and certification standards.
Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, practices, provider network, and community resources.
Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code and applicable MDHHS and federal policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of clinical care processes, behavioral health screening and assessment tools, medical and behavioral health practices and terminology, compliance standards, and medical necessity criteria.
Knowledge of governing mental health service documents and regulations, including the Medicaid Manual Mental Health and Substance Abuse Chapter III, the State Plan for Medicaid, the MDHHS Quality Plan, BBA requirements, and the Mental Health Code.
Knowledge of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
Knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches for adults with serious mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbance, and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of identifying and treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and of psychotropic medications.
Knowledge of Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSP), Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHP), community mental health services, and resources.
Knowledge of the DSM.
Leadership, training, assessment and evaluation, organizational, planning, analytical, report writing, decision-making, critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, teaching, computer, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively with others and with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse populations.
Judgment and reasoning ability.

Nice To Haves

Additional board certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Three years of experience as a psychiatrist.
Additional experience in addiction medicine and treatment of substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide quality, cost-effective psychiatric care in accordance with accepted medical standards and protocols.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, re-evaluations, and medication follow-up visits.
Coordinate care with treatment teams, primary care providers, and substance use disorder providers for individuals with dual diagnoses.
Complete timely clinical documentation and maintain electronic medical records.
Diagnose mental health conditions and treat them with medication and appropriate forms of therapy.
Participate in Alternative Treatment Order evaluations and fulfill applicable Mental Health Code requirements.
Administer evidence-based medications and treatment for behavioral health disorders.
Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
Collaborate with and supervise other Advanced Practice Providers as directed, including clinical supervision, case discussion, and co-signing notes.
Serve as team lead for psychologists, nurses, and social workers to support integrated, coordinated care.
Develop and oversee treatment plans, determine treatment goals and methodologies, and assess cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders.
Supervise coordination-of-care activities and discuss patients’ progress toward goals with appropriate clinical staff.
Review treatment plans and progress and collaborate with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Enforce policies, procedures, standards, accreditation requirements, and legal regulations to support quality and safe services.
Participate in continuing medical education, read professional publications, and participate in professional organizations.
Provide crisis intervention when needed.
Provide care in compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
Be available for calls about patients after hours and on holidays, weekends, and absences unless another employee has agreed to provide coverage.
Provide medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Outpatient Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.
Drive to different clinic locations throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan as required.