Psychiatrist

About the role

Join one of the largest employers in the state of Indiana by working at Richmond State Hospital. You'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility serving adults across Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Psychiatric Care and Education
• Prescribes and administers psychiatric care to patients including completing assessments, prescribing medications, and providing patient/family education to support recovery and informed decision-making.
• Lead Treatment Planning and Team Collaboration
• Serves in a leadership capacity on treatment teams and take an active role in providing appropriate clinical direction in the development of individual treatment plans to ensure coordinated care.
• Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress to foster interdisciplinary alignment.
• Document and Diagnose Patient Conditions
• Gathers and maintains patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder to guide appropriate interventions.
• Maintain Professional Standards and Governance
• Completes continuing educational opportunities to improve the field of medicine and comply with the medical-professional staff bylaws, rules, and regulations to uphold clinical excellence.
• Serves on selected standing hospital committees and demonstrate active participation, providing input within areas of competence to support institutional governance.

Requirements

• The ability to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• The ability to articulate or demonstrate the following:
• The ability to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• The ability to interact with people at different levels.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Psychiatry MD/DO and subspecialty board certification if applicable.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana as issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
• Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry or subspecialty training if applicable.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $193,102.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.