Psychiatric Consultant

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing medical and behavioral health services to patients and families by performing the following:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Collaborates with primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, pharmacists and other professionals to convey recommendations, treatment plans, and progress.
• Maintains patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
• Analyzes and evaluates patient data and examination findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Provides crisis assessments and interventions as needed.
• Teaches and counsels patients, families, and caregivers when appropriate.
• Participates in an evolving integrated delivery system using innovative methods to see and treat patients while maximizing scarce resources.

For Staff With Clinical Supervision Duties

• Supervises and coordinates volunteers and behavioral health / medical students as required.
• Oversees peer review and chart audit process as assigned.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as ARNP, MD, or DO with board-certified psychiatric credentials and prescribing privileges.
• Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid).
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

• Movement around the facility between 1/3 and 2/3rds of the day is required, as well as sitting at a workstation or patient rooms.
• Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms less than 1/3rd of the day.
• Communicating is required over 2/3rds of the day.
• Lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally is required.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $121,000.00 - $188,514.00

Job Description

Everyone Welcome: From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

Our Core Values

• Social Responsibility
• Patient-Centered
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.