STAFF PSYCHIATRIST

NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES INC•Saint Johnsbury, VT

35d•$191,267 - $286,901•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting a high-quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges across Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. We offer a wide range of targeted programs for individuals of all ages, including case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school-based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 community members, supporting their journey towards health in mind, body, and spirit. The Staff Psychiatrist is a key clinical leader within the psychiatry team and NKHS. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing behavioral health and co-occurring substance use challenges. The position integrates direct patient care with interdisciplinary collaboration, consultation, and program development to foster whole-person, integrated healthcare. The Psychiatrist will deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care, working closely with therapists, case managers, nursing staff, primary care providers, and community stakeholders to enhance access, quality, and patient outcomes. This role offers the chance to practice at the top of licensure, influence clinical programming, mentor behavioral health professionals, and contribute to innovative service delivery models that advance the organization's mission and community impact.

Requirements

Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry.
Two years of post-residency experience as a psychiatrist in a psychiatric facility.
Possession of a valid license as a physician.
Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician in another state; licensure as a physician in this state is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, risk assessments, and ongoing medication management services.
Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approaches.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications, including evaluating treatment effectiveness and managing side effects.
Provide individual psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and other psychiatric treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Participate in integrated care initiatives and collaborate with primary care providers, specialty providers, and community partners to support whole-person care.
Provide psychiatric consultation, clinical guidance, and education to therapists, nurses, care coordinators, and other clinical staff.
Participate in and, as needed, lead case conferences, treatment team meetings, utilization reviews, and other clinical consultation activities.
Engage individuals, families, and support systems in treatment planning, education, recovery support, and coordination of care.
Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and psychiatric consultation for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs.
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs, policies, treatment protocols, and best practices.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, outcomes measurement, accreditation activities, and compliance with organizational, state, federal, and CCBHC standards.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, medical records, reports, treatment plans, and other required records necessary for effective clinical operations and reimbursement.
Maintain current knowledge of psychiatry, addiction medicine, integrated care, and emerging evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development.
Promote a culture of patient-centered care, clinical excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Provide testimony, affidavits, and professional opinions in judicial or administrative proceedings as required.