Collaborating Physician Psychiatrist - remote

C.H.E. Behavioral Health Services; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a collaborative psychiatrist, where you'll play a vital role in overseeing the care provided by nurse practitioners. This part-time position allows you to utilize your expertise in psychiatric evaluation and patient care while collaborating with a dedicated team. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral health services, this innovative firm is committed to quality and compliance, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a flexible work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD in Psychiatry and an active state license.
• Board certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care provided by nurse practitioners at healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate and diagnose adult patients using DSM-5 criteria.

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluation

Patient Care Oversight

Psychotropic Medication Prescription

Consultation Skills

Education

MD in Psychiatry

Board Certification

Tools

DSM-5

APA Guidelines

SAMSHA Guidelines

Job description

Overview

Psychiatrist - Collaborating Physician (remote)

New York

About Us

CHE is a premier provider of behavioral health services and is the partner of choice for skilled care facilities. CHE has been operating for over 27 years and employs over 800 clinicians in 14states of operations and in a larger population of outpatient services. We deliver a unique programmatic approach to behavioral health services and are focused on quality and compliance for facilities and in our outpatient settings.

General Summary

As a collaborative physician, you oversee the care provided by the nurse practitioners (NP) at a healthcare facility. NPs diagnose, treat, and monitor patients on a daily basis. The role of the collaborative physician is to review the patient’s medical records on a regular schedule to ensure the patients receive the care and treatment they need. Our State and Regional Directors will provide the day to day oversight and support for the NPs. This will be part-time and not affect current emplyment.

Responsibilities

• The psychiatrist collaborates with the CHE APRN / PA in the provision of psychiatric services to evaluate and diagnose adult patients utilizing DSM-5 criteria and develop a plan of care as appropriate according to APA and SAMSHA best practice guidelines, including the prescribing of psychotropic medications.
• The psychiatrist is available to the CHE APRN / PA for consultation and quality review meetings as required by State regulations.
• CHE hires, trains, and audits the APRN / PA and provides day to day supervision of the APRN / PA.

Qualifications

• MD Psychiatry
• Active state license(s)
• Board Certification preferred
• DEA license
• $250 per month per NP or PA