PHYSICIAN - Psychiatrist Outpatient - Detroit Lakes, MN

About the role

The Behavioral Health team at Essentia Health is seeking a psychiatrist to provide behavioral health services to individual patients across the lifespan. The practice will consist of primarily outpatient care with the possibility of rotating inpatient/ED consults.

Responsibilities

• Conducting health screenings and psychiatric evaluations.
• Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological medications.
• Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.
• Collaborating with other psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
• Serving as a resource for patients and families, building rapport, and prescribing medications.
• Building effective working relationships and using tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with others.
• Staying calm and focused in a busy environment, utilizing good judgment in emergency situations.
• Utilizing advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Establishing and enhancing positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Requirements

• MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry.
• ABPP certification preferred, though not required.
• Child/adolescent certification preferred, though not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and interpersonal requirements as outlined above.

Skills

• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use good judgment in emergency situations.
• Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

Benefits

Employee benefits at Essentia Health include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. The 401(k) plan offers employer contributions, and there are opportunities for professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also provided to support work-life balance.