Psychiatrist - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Baxter, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Psychiatric Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist - Per Diem to join our team in Baxter, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in the state of practice
Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration

Responsibilities

Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Provide oversight as the consulting medical director of Minnesota
Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts