Psychiatrist

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish DSM-5 diagnoses
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness and side effects
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Respond to behavioral health crises, including suicide risk assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and facility staff to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
• Provide clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Support staff training on behavioral health topics, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Participate in an on-call rotation for psychiatric emergencies

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted Michigan Medical License
• Curren DEA registration
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification
• Experience working with adolescents in correctional, residential, or community mental health settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Familiarity with juvenile justice systems and suicide prevention protocols

Additional Information

• Part-time schedule averaging 16 hrs. per week
• Flexible schedule based on program needs
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation is required
• Opportunity to contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives
• Salary: $170 - $200 hourly (based on experience & Qualifications)
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Work Hours: 16 hrs. a week
• Classification: Exempt (salaried)
• Benefits: NONE

Requirements

• Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis