Kansas - Regional Psychiatrist (Topeka)

Behavioral Health Solutions – Topeka, KS, United States

Tagged: DO , Psychiatrist , MD

Behavioral Health Solution's (BHS) team of mental health treatment professionals who specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adults and geriatrics residing in Skilled Nursing Facilities and through Outpatient Telehealth. BHS encourages a collaborative culture with hands‑on leadership. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber who share our commitment to providing state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric services.

Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to join our practice in Kansas. We are currently operating in 8 states across the west coast and will be starting services in Kansas by the end of 2025.

Job Summary

As a Regional Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for overseeing the psychiatric clinical programs in Kansas and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. You will conduct evaluations and assessments for new patients in our partner facilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in assessing and treating psychiatric disorders, developing care plans, and communicating effectively with nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine the appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
• Provide medication management services by evaluating medication effectiveness and side effects, prescribing medication, and adjusting dosages as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records for each patient, including progress notes, treatment plans, and diagnosis codes.
• Provide clinical oversight and review of medical documentation created by PMHNPs servicing the Idaho practice.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to provide updates on patient progress and coordinate care.
• Attend training and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and new research in psychiatry.

Service areas incorporate

• Kansas

Job Types

Requirements

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry and two years of post‑residency experience as a psychiatrist in a psychiatric facility required.
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Licensure as a physician in applicable state.
• Licensed by the applicable State Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality.
• Competitive earnings.
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more).
• 401k with a company match.
• Assistance with licensure across all states we operate in.