Psychiatric Provider

About the role

The Psychiatric Provider at a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with mental health and addiction disorders. The role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Care:

    • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
    • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
    • Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring proper use and monitoring for side effects.
    • Provide psychotherapy or coordinate with other therapeutic services as needed.
    • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

  • Collaboration and Teamwork:

    • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
    • Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and team discussions.
    • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, offering education and support.

  • Documentation and Compliance:

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
    • Ensure all documentation complies with legal and ethical standards for confidentiality and patient care.
    • Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

  • Professional Development:

    • Stay current with advancements in psychiatry and mental health treatment.
    • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
    • Mentor and supervise medical students, residents, or other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

  • Quality Improvement:

    • Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and facility operations.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a specialization in psychiatry, or
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

• Licensure:

  • Valid state license to practice as an NP, PA, MD, or DO.

• Certification:

  • Board certification in Psychiatry for MD/DO, or
  • Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for NPs.

• Experience:

  • Previous experience in a mental health setting preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment and treatment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Work Environment

The position is based in a substance use disorder treatment facility, which may include inpatient, outpatient, or residential treatment settings. The role involves working with diverse patient populations, including adults. Participation in on-call rotations and flexible working hours may be required to meet patient needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks such as standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
• Capability to handle high-stress situations and manage emotionally challenging interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

About Argon Agency

In the ashes of 2020, a team of creatives came together and noticed a void in the digital marketing realm. A black hole, if you will. Traditional digital marketing was a series of smoke screens, empty promises, one size fits all cookie cutter campaigns, and charts and graphs that look pretty, but don’t actually mean much. There had to be a better way. There had to be a way to provide clear, customized marketing campaigns that provided results, not just pretty charts and vague answers as to where a budget went. From that realization was born Argon Agency.

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Argon Agency

From that realization was born Argon Agency. In the ashes of 2020, a team of creatives came together and noticed a void in the digital marketing realm. A black hole, if you will. Traditional digital marketing was a series of smoke screens, empty promises, one size fits all cookie cutter campaigns, and charts and graphs that look pretty, but don’t actually mean much. There had to be a better way. There had to be a way to provide clear, customized marketing campaigns that provided results, not just pretty charts and vague answers as to where a budget went. From that realization was born Argon Agency.