Psychiatrist

Staff Psychiatrist

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services within our Comprehensive Services Center (CSC) in Jacksonville. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to adults receiving medication management and crisis services. At MHRC, our employees work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve while supporting one another in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The Staff Psychiatrist works closely with the clinical team to assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor individuals receiving psychiatric services. The Psychiatrist provides medication management, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, and consultation services while ensuring patients receive quality, evidence-based care in a therapeutic setting.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, therapeutic interventions, and other approved treatment modalities for an assigned caseload.
• Ensure each patient has an individualized treatment plan with appropriate goals and objectives.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and treatment plan reviews at established intervals to assess patient progress and make treatment recommendations.
• Educate patients regarding prescribed medications and obtain informed consent as required.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Florida licensure requirements and MHRC formulary guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff, family members, caregivers, community partners, and other agencies regarding patient diagnostic, medical, and treatment needs.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to MHRC clinical managers and staff delivering behavioral health services.
• Sign professional certificates for involuntary examinations, provide first and second opinions, and appear in court proceedings as required under the Baker Act.
• Review and vacate inappropriate Baker Act placements when clinically indicated.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage for MHRC inpatient programs and UF Health.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Current Florida Medical License
• Current DEA Registration/Certification

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to make sound, independent decisions.
• The ability to recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies and life-threatening situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact with patients, families, caregivers, community providers, supervisory staff, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to maintaining complete, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Ability to meet internal and external standards for documentation accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, with the ability to achieve competency in the MHRC EHR within three months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email communication.

Position details:

Full-time, Monday through Friday. MHRC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional compensation is provided for on-call services. Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: