Outpatient Psychiatrist N at Wellstar Health Kennesaw, Georgia

Outpatient Psychiatrist Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Job Summary: Position Overview: Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at the North Cobb location. This is a full-time position where you will provide high-quality psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and more.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, or other therapeutic interventions.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects, and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary care physicians, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes using Wellstar's electronic medical record system (Epic).
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including risk assessment and management of patients with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• Consultation: Offer psychiatric consultations to other medical professionals within the Wellstar system, providing expertise on complex cases.
• Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in psychiatry by participating in continuing education, attending relevant conferences, and engaging in peer consultations.
• Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as Wellstar policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Training: Completed residency in Psychiatry from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Experience: Prior experience in outpatient psychiatric care is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in using electronic medical records (Epic experience preferred).
• Attributes: Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.