Psychiatrist CT Crisis

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist provides clinical services across the continuum of intensive crisis stabilization services, including the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and Mobile Crisis Services. The role operates under the supervision of the Medical Director and may involve work at the Crisis Care Center or travel to other sites throughout Wayne County and Michigan. The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment, determines medical necessity, coordinates medical and behavioral health care, supports discharge planning, and ensures appropriate responses to medical emergencies. The position also supervises Advanced Practice Providers and the mobile crisis team, contributes to clinical quality and service improvement, and completes documentation, training, meetings, and other duties assigned by the Medical Director. The role may be scheduled for a morning, afternoon, or night shift and participates in weekend on-call coverage as indicated. Employment is contingent. DWIHN requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to legally required accommodations or exemptions.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited School of Medicine.
Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Credentialing eligibility as a QMHP and/or QCMHP.
At least 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 Michigan driver's license and a safe, acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation and certification standards; DWIHN policies, procedures, practices, provider network, and community resources; the Michigan Mental Health Code; and applicable MDHHS and federal policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to work with agitated patients in crisis and their families and 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.
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 for people with severe mental illness; co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; psychotropic medications; CMHSP and PIHP systems; 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 and with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse populations, and exercise sound judgment and reasoning.
Ability to work a morning, afternoon, or night shift and participate in weekend on-call coverage as indicated.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, subject to legally required accommodations or exemptions.

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 comply 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 and doctor-to-doctor communications as needed.
Oversee and clinically supervise Advanced Practice Providers, including case collaboration, discussion, and co-signing notes.
Provide supervision and direction to the mobile crisis team.
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 responsibilities and challenges honestly and ethically; follow DWIHN compliance standards and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with federal guidelines and DWIHN policies and procedures.
Provide appropriate responses to medical emergencies and clinical coverage or consultation for urgent clinical issues while members await care from Clinically Responsible Service Providers.
Attend shift handover meetings and participate in weekend on-call coverage as indicated.
Identify and promptly report workplace health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Medical Director.