Collaborating Psychiatrist

Acadia Healthcare • Ball Ground, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a PRN Collaborating Psy chiatrist to join our team at Blue Ridge Recovery in Ball Ground, GA. Blue Ridge is an alcohol and drug detox and substance abuse treatment center offering rehabilitation programs for alcohol, heroin, opiate, and prescription drug addiction. Blue Ridge is located on 50 acres in Ball Ground, Georgia, just an hour north of Atlanta. Our center features Georgia’s leading residential drug treatment program designed to help those who are suffering from drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. A typical stay at our residential treatment facility is around 36 days. Overview: The collaborating psychiatrist will play a crucial role in partnering with our Nurse Practitioner, offering clinical support, mentorship, guidance, and helping navigate complex cases when needed For more details, please contact - [email protected] or call/text: 615.861.75814

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
• Board certification in psychiatry
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
• Ensure clinical excellence and high standards of care.
• Overseeing the care provided by nurse practitioners, ensuring the patient receives the necessart car and treatment.
• Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
• Availibity for consultation and quality review patient medical records.
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees