PHYSICIAN - Psychiatry Outpatient - Detroit Lakes, MN

About the role

The Behavioral Health team at Essentia Health is seeking a licensed psychiatrist to provide behavioral health services to individuals across all age groups. This role will involve outpatient practice with the potential for 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 consultant and referring patients to other providers when necessary.
• Collaborating with other departments and specialties to treat patients with complex medical needs and comorbid mental health concerns.

Requirements

• MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry.
• ABPP certification preferred, though not required.
• Child/adolescent certification preferred, though not required.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Qualifications

• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and use tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy environment.
• Use of good judgment in emergency situations.
• Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

Skills

• Advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Benefits

Essential employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also provided.

Pay

$337,000 annually, with the potential for bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Schedule

Part-time or full-time; daily schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm; no evenings or weekends.