Psychiatrist, Adult - Mental Health Center

About the role

The Adult Psychiatrist will lead, support, and represent the provider team and provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment services for a large and diverse population in Minneapolis and surrounding Hennepin County communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and treatment to adults with mental illness, especially those with serious and persistent mental illness and persons with co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).
• Perform medication evaluation and prescribe medications as indicated for psychiatric and/or SUD, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Provide psychiatric consultation/care coordination to other providers as needed.
• Document all interactions and findings in electronic health records in a timely and accurate manner according to MHC standards and workflows.
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary team for care delivery and in support of the MHC's goals and mission.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts aimed at equity and disparity elimination.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of medicine with an M.D. degree; a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Completion of an approved internship and formal residency.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of Minnesota and eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

Nice to have

• Professional experience as a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting within the last five years.
• Experience working in a community mental health clinic, with safety net populations, and/or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) clinic.
• Experience working directly with marginalized communities of color (i.e., Native American and African American) in Child Protection or Juvenile Justice.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to examine and directly address the impacts of structural and institutional racism and successfully apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to reduce disparities.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of medicine with an M.D. degree; a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Completion of an approved internship and formal residency.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of Minnesota and eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare provider that helps underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs.
• Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

Pay

Starting salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; some evening hours are also possible. No weekend, overnight, or holiday shifts are required.

Additional Information

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

This position is benefit-earning and offers a range between .6 (24 hours per week) to 1.0 (40 hours per week) full-time equivalent, based on interest and availability. This position is internally classified as a Psychiatrist.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Dahlberg at taylor.dahlberg@hennepin.us.