Psychiatrist NMPRC

Psychiatrist - Department of Mental Health

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center 3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Scheduled Hours – M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm

Monthly Salary – TBD based on qualifications

Why you’ll love this position:

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE:
Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. You can be a part of this important effort by being a member within our Medical Staff Department.

St. Joseph, MO is a thriving city, located on the banks of the Missouri River, less than an hour away from the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

St. Joseph is full of history and museums.

It is one of America’s best-kept secrets for historic architecture.

St. Joseph boasts 26 miles of parkway that winds throughout the city.

There is plenty of shopping and dining to enjoy.

St. Joseph is home to Missouri Western State University and the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp.

At Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, we believe that a fulfilling career should not only be intellectually stimulating, but also enjoyable.

That’s why we offer the perfect blend of professional growth, a lively lifestyle in the heart of Kansas City, or the simple pleasures and quieter comforts of St. Joseph.

From exploring the renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs in the loudest stadium of the NFL, to cycling and mountain biking on the parkway and River Bluffs Trails, there are a multitude of activities to enjoy in the Kansas City/St. Joseph area.

As a psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional mental health care to our community.

We value individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on patient lives and dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care.

What you’ll do:

This is a licensed professional position accountable for:

· Providing psychiatric and medical care to adult patients

· These may include the following:

oAdmissions to NMPRC

oPerforming medical and psychiatric assessments

oDiagnosing of psychiatric and other illnesses of NMPRC patients using DSM-5

oPlanning, prescribing and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to manage pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorder in the adult patient

oPlanning, prescribing and collaborating with nurse practitioners and/or physical medicine provider to manage the treatment of medical disorders and conditions of adult patients with specialty consultation available either in-house or using appropriate outside specialists

oProvide individual psychotherapy as needed for adult patients

oProvide group psychotherapy as needed for adult patients

oRequesting and interpreting of diagnostic laboratory studies and reports of adult patients

· Acting as a collaborative practice physician and working with a Nurse Practitioner

· To provide on-call duties and services for NMPRC which may include weeknights, weekends, and/or holidays for additional compensation

· To provide coverage for other Medical Staff, as directed by the Medical Director

· To serve on committees of the Medical Staff, as requested

· To provide other administrative and patient care duties within the scope of your practice and as assigned

· Respond to and provide services during emergencies and natural disasters, as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Knowledge of professional principles and practices of medicine and psychiatry, and of current theories and practices in the field of mental health

· Knowledge of medications and their effects on physical and psychological disorders

· Ability to provide court testimony regarding the status of patients’ psychological condition

Minimum Required Qualifications:

· Licensure as a Psychiatrist in the State of Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

· Active Missouri…