Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist - Detroit, MI (#R10292)

Location: Detroit, MI
Employment Type: 1099
Hourly Rate: $200 - $250 per hour (based on experience)

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatrist will support evidence-based clinical practices, determine medical necessity, conduct peer reviews, provide psychiatric consultation, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with network providers and healthcare stakeholders to improve behavioral healthcare delivery throughout Wayne County.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $200 - $250 per hour based on experience in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 1099 independent contractor position.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with flexibility based on committee meetings, provider consultations, training activities, and urgent clinical matters.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment while serving in a physician leadership role within a community behavioral health network.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by shaping evidence-based practices, quality improvement initiatives, and behavioral health policy throughout Wayne County.

Qualifications:

• Job Qualifications & Certifications:
• • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
  • Active Michigan Physician License.
  • Active Michigan Controlled Substance License.
  • Current DEA Registration.
  • Valid Michigan Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
  • Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in a mental health program.
  • • Experience with:
    • • Policy development and implementation
      • Accreditation activities
      • Staff development and physician education
      • Peer review activities
      • Supervisory or management responsibilities involving direct reports
  • Experience in community behavioral health, public sector mental health systems, Medicaid programs, utilization review, or quality management is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop evidence-based behavioral health standards and determine medical necessity for services.
• Conduct peer reviews, clinical consultations, and support utilization management, denials, appeals, and Medicaid clinical reviews.
• Participate in sentinel event, mortality, and recipient rights reviews, and assist in developing clinical policies and procedures.
• Provide expertise on psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic medications, and care coordination.
• Deliver training and staff development for Medical Directors, providers, network staff, and clinical professionals.
• Serve in leadership roles on Medical Advisory, Utilization Management, Credentialing, Peer Review, and other clinical oversight committees.
• Consult with emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, hospitals, and community providers.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and mentor psychiatric residents and fellows.
• Provide direct patient care and psychiatric consultation as required.
• Participate in clinical and administrative meetings and support discharge planning and community hospital reviews.

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