Psychiatrist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Location: Alton, IL. Department: Psychiatry. Employment Type: Full-Time. No on call. No weekends. No holidays. Flexible schedule.

About Centerstone Medical Group

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care. We don't do business as usual — we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos — we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time. We're looking for bold thinkers — physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team. Learn more at: Centerstone Medical Group - Centerstone

Job Summary

In this role as a Psychiatrist, you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and emergency services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. In addition, the Psychiatrist will participate in staff training and development activities, contribute to program evaluation and grant applications, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns, including emotional or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment.
• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.
• Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.
• Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.
• Join client staffing meetings upon request to identify problems and establish treatment goals; assume management responsibility for assigned cases.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Centerstone Medical Group or as assigned.
• Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts.
• Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums, educational materials, and media appearances.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner as assigned by support services.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntary and for additional compensation).
• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities, including the court system, as requested by the supervisor/administrative team.
• Collaborate, and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents and students; act as backup for colleagues when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to patients, staff, and the public.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system is essential.
• Basic mathematical skills and the capacity to apply logic to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts.
• Capable of working in a group practice, following directions, and accepting supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Experience, Skills, and Education Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency program in psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province (Illinois).

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation package and sign-on bonus

Pay Range: $212,300.00--$318,400.00

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• PTO: 160 hours per year, front-loaded annual leave (up to 40 hours may roll over from year to year)
• Sick Leave: 40 hours front-loaded sick leave (does not roll over from year to year)
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years (renews every two years; does not roll over)
• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company
• 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company
• Relocation reimbursement, if applicable
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible schedule builds — we'll work with you to build a clinic schedule that meets your needs, with the main consideration being availability of supporting staff (e.g., nursing and front desk) to align with your schedule
• Opportunity to be part of an integrated, mission-driven healthcare team
• Collaborative culture focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health care

We have a dedicated CMG team who is looking forward to connecting with you!

Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.