Psychiatrist Jobs

About The Position

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.