Psychiatrist
About The Position
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Psychiatrist to join our team one day a week at our residential treatment center. Our program serves adults working toward recovery from mental health and substance use challenges, and we’re proud to provide a safe, supportive environment where healing happens. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide assessments, medication management, and ongoing care for residents. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, relationship-based work and wants to make a direct impact on clients’ lives.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted M.D. or D.O. license in the State of Utah
- Experience working with individuals who have mental health or substance use disorders
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills
- Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care
Nice To Haves
- Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments appropriate for an ambulatory care setting
- Obtain and implement physician orders, review resident histories, and complete health assessments
- Evaluate residents’ medical and psychiatric needs and coordinate care as needed
- Prescribe and manage medications, overseeing medication administration with nursing support
- Monitor residents’ ongoing physical and psychological health to promote overall wellness
- Collaborate with medical consultants and the treatment team to guide diagnostic work-ups and referrals
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Oversee medication storage, ordering, and dispensing in partnership with our pharmacy and nursing staff
- Provide guidance and supervision to staff involved in medication administration
- Support cost-effective care while maintaining compliance with Medicaid, insurance, and other funding requirements
- Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and outside providers to ensure quality care and communication
- Stay current with continuing education and professional development in psychiatry and behavioral health
- Offer educational sessions for residents and staff on relevant medical or psychiatric topics
- Respond to on-call requests from staff when medical attention or consultation is needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
