Psychiatrist FT - Crisis Care Centers

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network•Detroit, MI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist performs clinical duties across the continuum of intensive crisis stabilization services (ICSS), including the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and Mobile Crisis Services. The role provides direct psychiatric care, clinical supervision, consultation, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Work is usually performed at the Crisis Care Center and may require driving to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan. The standard schedule is generally during daytime hours, with alternative scheduling options—including longer shifts—available by mutual agreement and in alignment with clinical and program needs. The psychiatrist may work across a variety of organizational clinical settings based on their interests and preferences, consistent with program needs. Participation in an on-call weekend coverage rotation is indicated.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Two years of professional experience treating behavioral health problems.
Valid and current Michigan license to practice as a physician.
Valid and current Michigan controlled substance license.
Valid and current Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with a safe and acceptable driving record.
Must be able to be credentialed with QMHP and/or QCMHP.
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation and certification standards; DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices; DWIHN’s provider network and community resources; the Michigan Mental Health Code; and MDHHS and applicable federal policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to work with agitated patients in crisis and their families to implement behavioral management interventions.
Knowledge of clinical care processes, behavioral health screening and assessment tools, medical and behavioral health practices and terminology, compliance standards, and medical necessity criteria for behavioral health services.
Knowledge of regulations governing mental health services, including the Medicaid Manual Mental Health and Substance Abuse Chapter III, State Plan for Medicaid, MDHHS Quality Plan, BBA requirements, and the Mental Health Code.
Knowledge of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis; diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches for people with severe mental illness; identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; psychotropic medications; CMHSPs and PIHPs; community mental health services and resources; and the DSM-V.
Leadership, training, assessment and evaluation, organizational, attention to detail, planning, analytical, clinical documentation, report writing, decision-making, critical thinking, interpersonal, listening, communication, teaching, computer, and teamwork skills.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, work effectively with others, serve an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population, and exercise sound judgment and reasoning.
Computer skills using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Additional board certification in Addiction Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical and patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and re-evaluations, disposition, coordination of medical services with the nurse on duty, medication orders and prescribing, restraint orders, and patient monitoring.
Incorporate evidence-based best practice standards into service delivery and provide care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
Determine medical necessity and provide expertise on psychotropic medication, psychiatric evaluation, and coordination of care.
Supervise coordination of care activities and oversee discharge planning.
Complete required clinical documentation.
Provide clinical supervision to Advanced Practice Providers, collaborate and discuss cases, and co-sign notes.
Provide supervision and direction to the mobile crisis team.
Complete doctor-to-doctor communications as necessary.
Review eligibility assessments for members contacting the Crisis Care Center.
Complete required trainings and teach students, psychiatry residents, and fellows as appropriate.
Participate in clinical and administrative meetings and Quality Assurance reviews.
Initiate or continue emergency medication orders or restraints in accordance with state law.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes, and medical care.
Handle work responsibilities and challenges honestly and ethically, and ensure appropriate responses to medical emergencies.
Provide clinical coverage and consultation on urgent clinical issues arising between members’ contact with the Crisis Care Center or Mobile Crisis Team and their being seen by Clinically Responsible Service Providers.
Attend shift handover meetings and participate in the on-call weekend coverage rotation as indicated.
Adhere to DWIHN compliance standards, including its Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with federal guidelines and DWIHN policies and procedures.
Identify and promptly report workplace health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.