Psychiatrist

Job position description:


We are searching for a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Clinic. In this role, you will provide clinical leadership in a CMHC/FQHC setting. This includes evaluation and treatment of people served by the organization. You will provide clinical consultation and/or supervision for clinicians providing behavioral health services. This role collaborates with Primary Care, Dental, Optometry, and Pharmacy services to provide holistic integrated care. Join to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.



Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to persons within scope of practice according to evidence-based clinical practice.
• Works with Executive Director of Behavioral Health to meet quality improvement goals for the organization.
• Provides clinical consultation to other clinicians involved in care of patients served by the organization.
• Collaborates effectively with Primary Care, Dental, Optometry, and Pharmacy Services to assure the health and wellness of patients.
• Participates as a treatment team leader when necessary.
• Participates in after-hours coverage for patients or serves in an on-call rotation with other providers.
• Participate in peer review and review of sentinel events, as necessary.
• Documents all clinical contacts within 5 business days or less according to accreditation and other regulatory requirements.
• Follows all laws and regulations involving the prescribing of psychiatric medications.
• Provides Medication Assisted Treatment following the MAT Policy and Procedures of the organization according to federal and state regulations.
• Provides Collaborative Practice supervision with Advanced Practice Nurses as necessary and back-up for other psychiatrists with Collaborative Practice Agreements.

Key Skills And Attributes

• Possesses superior interpersonal skills.
• Collaborates with a team of health professionals providing clinical leadership in behavioral health.
• Understands behavioral health resources, referral sources and maintains a positive relationship.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries clients and co-workers.

Degree And Licensure Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution who has completed an approved residency program.
• Board Eligible or is Board Certified in Neurology and Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Addictions; Forensic or other psychiatric field of practice.
• Must be licensed to practice in Missouri, have active BNDD, and DEA certification.
• Must have successfully completed an approved residency program in the field of psychiatry.

Top benefits or perks:


As an employee at Arthur Center, you'll enjoy:

• Collaborative work environment
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• PTO