Psychiatrist

Job Description:

Job Title:

Psychiatrist

Location:

Springfield, MO

Department:
Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type:

Full-time - Hybrid (Remote + In-Person Mix)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M.

- 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:

In this role as a Psychiatrist you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and emergency services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. In addition, the Psychiatrist will participate in staff training and development activities, contribute to program evaluation and grant applications, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives.

The Psychiatrist position offers…

* All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

* Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

* Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

* Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

* Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

* Career Advancement - Opportunities to move into Medical Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

* Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns, including emotional or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment.

* Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.

* Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.

* Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.

* Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.

* Join client staffing meetings upon request to identify problems and establish treatment goals; assume management responsibility for assigned cases.

* Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Brightli or as assigned.

* Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts.

* Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums, educational materials, and media appearances.

* Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department.

* Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner as assigned by support services.

* Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntary and for additional compensation).

* Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities, including the court system, as requested by the supervisor/administrative team.

* Collaborate, and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents and students; act as backup for colleagues when needed.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to patients, staff, and the public.

* Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system is essential.

* Basic mathematical skills and the capacity to apply logic to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

* Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts.

* Capable of working in a group practice, following directions, and accepting supervision.

* Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population

* Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Experience and/or Education

Qualifications:

* Medical degree from an accredited institution

* Completion of a residency program in psychiatry

* child & adolescent psychiatry (for Child Psychiatrist role only)

* Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and…