Psychiatrist

At LifeWorks NW, our work strengthens the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at every stage of life. Our mission is to promote a healthy community through high-quality, culturally responsive mental health, addiction, and prevention services that create real, lasting change. Guided by our values of recovery and resilience, relationships, and results, we partner closely with clients and communities to reduce stigma and build pathways to stability and hope. If you want your work to make a meaningful difference beyond the walls of an office, we invite you to join us. The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for LifeWorks NW clients in an outpatient or residential setting. Clients may have chemical dependency, emotional or behavioral disturbance and/or other psychiatric diagnoses. Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Hillsboro Walnut location. Pay/Benefits : $137.06-163.79 per hour. This is a part-time position working 16 hours per week. Salary Placement Notice: The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws. Provides psychiatric evaluation for clients including gathering and maintaining patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals. Analyzes and evaluates patient data and test findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder. Reviews and evaluates treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists and medical professionals. Provides information and education about pharmacological factors in the treatment of and service of clients to other agency staff and the general public as needed. Provides ongoing medication management and monitoring including monitoring for side effects and therapeutic drug levels. Provides consultation with Primary Care Providers, LifeWorks NW therapists, social workers, psychologists, Psychiatric Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and treatment team when indicated. Maintains chart notes in electronic health record system within 24 hours of patient care. Provides medical supervision of client treatment plans including review and signature. Advises and informs guardians, relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions and treatment. May be required to work evenings or weekends. May be required to travels between sites. Qualifications: M.D., or D.O. degree with board eligibility or certification in area of specialization. Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word. Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system. Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment. May require ability to work some evenings and/or weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr