Adult Psychiatrist
About the role
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. As the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Essential Duties
Direct Patient Care Duties:
Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high quality psychiatric medicine; 2) encouraging increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieving and maintaining optimal patient access to care; 4) supporting system efforts towards care improvements, standardization of care, implementation of care guidelines and clinical outcomes research
Typical patient load for full time psychiatrists includes an average of 18-24 patients per week, caseload increases when working with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly.
Complete required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepare and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
Collaborate on care delivery by 1) including staff, other physicians, and leadership in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treating all teammates with respect; 3) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behaving in a manner consistent with company mission and values 5) establishing and maintaining contact with referring providers both within that outside of the system 6) establishing and maintaining contact with family members and patient’s support persons when appropriate.
Advocate for patients including providing consistent and timely documentation regarding the patient's need for level of care and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize optimal length of stay for treatment.
Other Responsibilities and Expectations
Listen and communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with company goals; and 3) providing and accepting feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
Take ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes, quality, and program quality; 2) working to ensure personal, program and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improving the efficiency and economic aspects of one’s practice.
Achieve quality metrics by 1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) adapting company innovations to continuously improve patient care, program, and organizational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training
Physician Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/ or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Licensed to practice medicine in the state(s) seeing patients
BLS/ CPR certifications, Licensures and Registrations
All certifications for this position must be kept current
Have knowledge of regulatory body requirements (Joint Commissions, etc.)
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Parental Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career
Compensation Range
$300,000 - $345,443 USD