Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent)

Mental Health Cooperative•Memphis, TN

2d•$300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services across the agency. This role involves evaluating and diagnosing individuals with psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting, both face-to-face and via telehealth. The psychiatrist will determine pharmacological treatments, prescribe medications, and facilitate hospital admissions or respite care when necessary. MHC is an innovative healthcare agency focused on integrated, person-centered care, utilizing a multi-disciplinary team model. They have been recognized as a Top Workplace for four consecutive years and emphasize the importance of relationships in their services.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Psychiatrist
Board Eligible/Board Certified
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance

Nice To Haves

A collaborative spirit to coordinate medical treatments with Nurses and Care Management
A deep knowledge in therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders
A mental health team leader that leads others towards excellence in care
Ability to maintain an active role in treatment plan including patient follow-up
Solid relationship building skills to cultivate trust with teams, Physicians, and Consumers

Responsibilities

Evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent or routine condition in an outpatient setting, face-to-face and/or by telehealth.
Pharmacological treatment for patients including prescribing medications using InfoScriber, as well as providing follow-up.
Facilitate admitting patients to the hospital or respite and consulting with MCRT when needed.
Supervise Nurse Practitioner and/or residents as assigned.
Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Care Management Supervisor and Care Managers.
Participate and provide supervision of multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide consultation by phone when needed.
Maintain active role in treatment team.
Consult with outside Physicians regarding care managed consumers as necessary and assist with communication to the PCP.