Psychiatrist - Hourly - Clayton Outpatient Clinic - (Outpatient Services) - Jonesboro, GA

Description

View Point Health

Job Title: Psychiatrist - Hourly - (Medical Doctor/Provider)

Job Code: HCP162/Physician 3

Shift: PRN/Hourly (up to 19 HRS. per week)

Job Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility to offer evening appointments, as needed.

Base Location : Jonesboro, GA - Clayton Outpatient Clinic

Division/Department/Program : Outpatient Services

Full-time X

Part-time

PRN

Exempt X

Nonexempt

View Point Health proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents and adults. We promote overall health and quality of life through treatment services (evidenced-based therapies and medication management) that reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance abuse for individuals, youth and families.

ThePsychiatristis responsible for providing psychiatric services to adults, children and adolescents experiencing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. Services may be provided face-to-face or via telehealth (as regulations permit) and include diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and ongoing medication management.


The provider is responsible for ensuring appropriate psychiatric and pharmacological interventions are provided and is expected to collaborate effectively with the treatment team to ensure the best possible client outcomes.

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions, and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports to Center Director, with oversight by Medical Director.
• Promote a Team Approach, work collaboratively with other medical providers, nurses, clinical and clerical teams.
• Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, and a positive and flexible attitude; must respond well to changing and rapidly shifting program needs.
• Effectively communicate with people of all educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide excellent client care - is empathetic and supportive to our population while also maintaining good boundaries.
• Engages easily with clients and families imparts a professional and non-judgmental attitude.
• Possess thorough knowledge of diagnostic psychiatric assessments and utilizes best practices in treating clients with SPMI diagnoses, Development Disabilities and/or substance use disorders.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and are proficient in the use of computers and electronic medical records.
• Have strong time-management skills, completes documentation within 24-hour agency deadlines, maximize scheduling to allow for 80% billing of time worked; is open to seeing walk-ins for other med providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Medical degree (MD, DO) recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) and licensure or license-eligible to practice medicine (psychiatry) at a state institution or in the state of Georgia, and is Board Eligible or Active Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time wisely.
• Experience with Carelogic or other EMR.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in Community Mental Health, SUD and/or IDD.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note : Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.