Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Saginaw, MI seeks a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist responsible for diagnosing behavioral and emotional disorders and administering treatment. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, be board certified and possess interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse patient population. This role offers both full-time and part-time employment options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in an underserved area preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Valid DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and evaluates behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders.
• Prescribes psychotherapeutic treatments or medications.
• Maintains documentation on patient clinical records.
• Collaborates with other professionals on treatment plans.
• Oversees behavioral health staff and evaluates treatment plans.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Therapeutic skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency completion in Psychiatry

Board certification

Job description

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Job Summary

The Staff Psychiatrist is directly responsible for diagnosing or evaluating behavioral, emotional and cognitive disorders through observation, interview and psychological tests. Applies theory relating to behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer treatment that includes counseling and therapy. Helps patients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. The psychiatrist is also responsible for appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages behavioral health care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. (50%)
• Collaborates with providers, social workers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. (10%)
• Maintains appropriate documentation on patient clinical records. (20%)
• Participates in GLBHC’s Quality Assurance activities as assigned. (10%)
• Provides behavioral health staff oversight. Evaluates effectiveness of counseling or treatment plans and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses and modifies diagnoses and treatment plans as necessary. (10%)
  
  

Job Summary

The Staff Psychiatrist is directly responsible for diagnosing or evaluating behavioral, emotional and cognitive disorders through observation, interview and psychological tests. Applies theory relating to behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer treatment that includes counseling and therapy. Helps patients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. The psychiatrist is also responsible for appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages behavioral health care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. (50%)
• Collaborates with providers, social workers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. (10%)
• Maintains appropriate documentation on patient clinical records. (20%)
• Participates in GLBHC’s Quality Assurance activities as assigned. (10%)
• Provides behavioral health staff oversight. Evaluates effectiveness of counseling or treatment plans and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses and modifies diagnoses and treatment plans as necessary. (10%)
  
  

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Marginal Job Duties

• Assists in marketing and public relations, including recruitment of providers as needed.
• Performs other functions relating to GLBHC’s behavioral health program as may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by President/CEO and Medical Director.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: The Staff Psychiatrist must have an MD or DO from an accredited medical school and be able to produce evidence of such. Residency completion in Psychiatry. Board eligible. Board certified. BLS required.
• Licensure: Must be licensed by the State of Michigan and be Board Certified. Possesses valid DEA license.
• Experience: 1-2 years in underserved area preferred.
• Skills: Diagnostic, therapeutic, interpersonal, organizational.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Hours: Full-time or Part-time, Monday through Friday. Flexible and varied.
• Travel: Some travel between sites required. Travel may be required in order to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate of the corporation. Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance with GLBHC policy.
  
  

GLBHC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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