Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

FoundCare, Inc.•Riviera Beach, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The FoundCare Behavioral Health department is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, integrated, trauma-informed, patient-centered care, adhering to state and federal regulations, HRSA and CMS requirements, and FoundCare Behavioral Health protocols. This is a part-time position, requiring approximately one day of work per week.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology.
Strong understanding of HRSA, CMS, and behavioral health compliance requirements.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and manage clinical risk.
Effective communication skills with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, including the ability to communicate in the English language with or without the use of interpreters or auxiliary services.
Proficiency in Epic or similar electronic health record systems.
Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed care delivery.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with specialization in Psychiatry.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license.
DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience, preferably in community health or integrated-care settings.
Eligibility for and maintenance of medical staff privileges, Medicaid, and Medicare credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Haitian Creole or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations after referral from Behavioral Health practitioner in accordance with protocol.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions using DSM-5 criteria.
Provide medication management including initiation, adjustment, continuation, and discontinuation of psychotropic medications.
Deliver psychiatric services across the lifespan as credentialed and clinically appropriate.
Educate patients on medication purpose, risks, benefits, side effects, and non-pharmacologic treatment options (e.g., psychotherapy).
Provide clinical leadership and consultation to interdisciplinary staff regarding complex psychiatric cases.
Develop, review, and update individualized psychiatric treatment plans demonstrating medical necessity.
Ensure treatment plans are reviewed at least every 90 days or sooner as clinically indicated.
Document all clinical care in EPIC, including psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, medication management, and care coordination.
Ensure documentation reflects accurate clinical decision-making and avoids inappropriate duplication.
Document lab orders, results, and follow-up actions in Epic.
Ensure completion of required screening tools at visits (e.g., PHQ-9/PHQ-A, GAD-7, and BMI).
Order and monitor laboratory testing in accordance with FoundCare protocol: Quarterly labs for patients prescribed controlled substances, Biannual labs for patients prescribed non-controlled psychiatric medications.
Review lab results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Verify controlled substance prescribing through Florida PDMP (EFORCSE) prior to prescribing and as required.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and compliance reviews.
Ensure adherence to HRSA, CMS, and grant-related documentation standards.
Collaborate with Behavioral Health Practitioners to support psychotherapy and holistic treatment planning.
Coordinate care with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), specialists, Care Coordinators, pharmacies, and external partners.
Encourage patients to utilize FoundCare or contracted pharmacies to promote continuity of care.
Support integrated care by encouraging patients to establish care with a FoundCare PCP when applicable.
Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises (e.g., suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation) in accordance with crisis protocols.
Participate in safety planning, risk assessments, and emergency interventions when required.
Provide clinical oversight and guidance in crisis situations.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical guidance to psychiatric providers, APRNs, and clinical staff as assigned.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and departmental initiatives.
Complete peer reviews in a timely manner in accordance with FoundCare quality assurance and peer review protocols, ensuring documentation reflects clinical quality, compliance, and adherence to standards of care.
Support staff training and professional development activities.
Maintain licensure, DEA registration, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
Promote FoundCare’s mission, vision, and commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
Perform other duties as assigned.