Psychiatrist

Frontier Behavioral Health•Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of experience serving the Spokane community. We provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth, and seniors facing various behavioral health challenges. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we are dedicated to fostering recovery and empowering our clients to lead fulfilling lives. We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team and make a positive impact. In this role, you will conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations, including ordering laboratory studies and prescribing medications as licensed. You will also make recommendations for other psychiatric and psychological interventions, provide case consultations to staff and external partners, and may assist with coverage for other outpatient or inpatient services on an occasional basis.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington.
Licensed by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
MD or DO degree.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency training program.
Board eligible or Board certified.

Nice To Haves

Participation in providing training to psychiatric residents as part of the University of Washington Psychiatric Residency Program, Spokane track.
Optional inpatient coverage for inpatient services on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, when needed.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment and evaluation of assigned patients, including the need for laboratory studies, medications, medication changes and prescribes medications accordingly and as licensed by law.
Make recommendations for other appropriate psychiatric and psychological interventions.
Provide case consultation to other FBH staff, residential providers and families upon request.
May be asked to help participate in a coverage pool for other outpatient locations or inpatient units on an intermittent or occasional basis.
Evaluate patients consistent with prevailing practice standards, including collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam and diagnosis.
Provide consultative services to staff and regional partners regarding patients under their care.
Provide psychopharmacology interventions to treat symptoms of a full range of psychiatric illnesses based on current best practices and accepted standards of clinical management.
Follow current best practices in psychopharmacologic management and develop an individualized treatment approach based on symptoms, preferences, culture, lifestyle, co-morbidities, risks, and benefits of the plan for the patient.
Participate in court proceedings when required.
Maintain accurate, timely and up to date documentation and medical records for all patients seen, utilizing collaborative documentation whenever reasonably possible.
Consult with the Chief Medical Officer on a regular and as needed basis.
Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with other psychiatric services staff, including psychiatrists, ARNPs, RN’s and office staff.
Comply with FBH employment, safety and clinical policies and procedures.
Comply with additional expectations as listed in the employment contract.
Participate in the FBH system-wide management of calls for psychiatric care, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including community consultation line for primary medical doctors and hospitals, psychiatric back-up for other FBH on-call systems and Crisis Response Services, and calls regarding inpatient/residential care for FBH staff-assigned patients.
Provide coverage for inpatient services on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, when needed (optional).
Participate in providing training to psychiatric residents as part of the University of Washington Psychiatric Residency Program, Spokane track, including clinical supervision and conducting seminars (optional).

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!
9 Paid Federal Holidays!
Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.
Compressed Workweek option for some positions resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Retirement – 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.
Signing Bonus!
No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.
Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.
Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!