Psychiatrist

Primary Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will provide direct patient care on one of the three inpatient psychiatric units with an average caseload of 10-15 patients. They will practice both psychotherapy and medication management without restrictions. They will actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in collaboration with medical, nursing, psychological, social work, and other health specialties. The Psychiatrist will serve as the clinical leader of this interdisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals.

They will provide advanced clinical practice to individuals, groups, and families; conduct ongoing assessment including health and developmental history, psychosocial history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. They will review, evaluate, and document patient response to care; assess patient medical/nursing/educational needs and provide both formal and informal teaching; effectively involve patient, family, and significant others in the plan of care.

The Psychiatrist will work collaboratively with administrative, medical, and other clinical departments to expand and implement evidence-based modalities of care including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills and trauma-responsive care. They will provide preceptor work with medical students, psychiatry residents, and psychiatry fellows who train at IMHI through the State’s public-sector psychiatry residency/fellowship program delivered with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This includes collaboration with UIHC and HHS Central Office to expand and refine education and training opportunities to develop the pipeline of public-sector psychiatrists in Iowa.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs

Independence Highlights

• Located in scenic Northeast Iowa
• Wapsipinicon River offers recreational opportunities
• Proximity to major cities like Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City
• Community amenities including a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park