Outpatient Psychiatrist N Cobb

Wellstar Health Systems; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous PTO and holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group in Georgia seeks a skilled Outpatient Psychiatrist to join the Windy Hill location. This full-time role provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adults within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have MD/DO, Psychiatry residency, Georgia license, and board eligibility/certification. Epic EMR experience is preferred. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completed residency in Psychiatry
• Current and unrestricted Georgia medical license
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred
• Strong clinical skills and excellent communication
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (Epic preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adults
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications with monitoring
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and PCPs
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed
• Offer psychiatric consultations to other clinicians within Wellstar
• Engage in continuing education and adhere to regulatory standards

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Epic EMR

Education

MD/DO

Psychiatry residency

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at the Windy Hill 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.