Psychiatrist FSP Job Northern Kentucky USA,Doctor/Physician

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to join our team. This role is crucial in overseeing the delivery of high-quality clinical services, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible care.

This position operates within an Adult Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Intensive Case Management (ICM) model and utilizes a non-traditional, community-based approach to psychiatric care. Consistent with the FSP philosophy, the Psychiatrist provides field-based services in locations such as clients' homes, streets, encampments, shelters, housing programs, hospitals, and other community settings. Using a street psychiatry, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented framework, the Psychiatrist engages individuals experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, justice involvement, substance use disorders, and other barriers to treatment.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist delivers flexible, person-centered services designed to improve engagement, promote stabilization and recovery, support housing retention, and enhance community integration.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

California State Physician and surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California

Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or Equivalent training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent

Valid DEA License

Maintains Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) certification to prescribe Clozapine.

Evaluates individuals/clients to determine if probable cause is met to initiate detention under WIC 5150

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly desired

Maintains own professional liability insurance and acceptable child abuse and criminal clearances required

Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.[ME1]

Prior experience in community mental health (preferred)

Demonstrate medical/clinical leadership skills and experience in mental health service delivery to a broad-based individual and multi-cultural patient population including homelessness and addiction

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Possess good computer skills; familiarity with MS Word and Outlook; demonstrated ability to utilize electronic progress note system

Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

All of the responsibilities listed below are considered essential functions of this position. Additionally, this position is expected to ensure adherence to the core operating values and the strategic direction of the agency.

Performs psychiatric evaluations and screens for health-related concerns as needed

Develop comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans

Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications

Prescribes medications and monitors their overall effect

May administer medication(s), when necessary

Orders, obtains, reviews and monitors pertinent laboratory tests

Works closely as part of the treatment team within a multidisciplinary team approach

Provides clinical consultation to other medical providers and staff regarding treatment interventions, medical and diagnostic work performed and participates in clinical case conferences

Provides follow-up and…