Psychiatrist - Per Diem
About The Position
Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) is seeking a Per Diem Psychiatrist to join their team. OCHS is dedicated to providing a full range of primary health care and supportive social services to the community, ensuring no one is denied access due to inability to pay. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS prioritizes patient access and staff working at the top of their licenses. The organization's core competencies include teamwork, integrity, honesty, embracing technology, and patient-centered care. This role involves practicing integrated and collaborative psychiatry, working closely with primary care clinicians to enhance their psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic management skills.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board certification in Psychiatry.
- Valid state medical license and DEA registration.
- Eligibility for malpractice insurance.
- Strong commitment to patient care, safety, and well-being.
- Willingness to embrace OCHS's mission and values.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity of opinion/approach, psychological safety, and comfort with sharing power to achieve common goals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful.
- Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive, etc.
- Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community-based psychiatry and collaborative care models is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric consultation for patients referred by primary care, including diagnosis assessment, treatment planning, and management of psychiatric conditions.
- Assist primary care providers with diagnostic clarification and determination of appropriate levels of behavioral health and psychiatric care.
- Provide recommendations regarding psychotropic medications, including medication selection, dosing, monitoring, potential interactions, and treatment response.
- Work closely with primary care clinicians to integrate psychiatric care into the overall healthcare plan.
- Collaborate on assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans to maximize patients' well-being.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaborating with all team members within the Psychiatry team and the Primary Care team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Deliver evidence-based psychiatric care, incorporating the latest research and best practices into patient treatment plans.
- Prioritize patient-centered care, fostering a therapeutic alliance with patients and their families to achieve optimal mental health outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and timely completion of all documentation, coding and billing within 72 hours of direct patient care.
- Stay current with advances in psychiatry through continuous education and training activities, sharing knowledge and expertise with the healthcare team.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of psychiatric services within OCHS.
- Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, demonstrate empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity in patient interactions.
- Other related duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- No one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
