Physician (Psychiatrist)

National Medical Association; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical association seeks a psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a multi-disciplinary team setting. The role includes conducting evaluations, managing medications, and delivering therapeutic interventions to a diverse population. Successful candidates will hold an MD, possess a full medical license, and show proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Qualifications

• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirements for patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and care for diverse patient population.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology

Medication management

Psychotherapy

Diagnostic assessment

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

MD or equivalent from an approved medical school

Completed residency training

Job description

Summary

This psychiatric position requires expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medication management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and psychotherapy. The incumbent will provide a full range of therapeutic interventions, including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA employees who meet the initial appointment requirements are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA policy.
• Degree of MD or equivalent from an approved medical school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include those accredited by ACGME, AOA, or other recognized programs with appropriate U.S. practice exposure.
• Residents enrolled in accredited programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and work under supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirements include work in a patient care setting with typical safety precautions.

Duties

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and care for a diverse patient population, including geriatric and post-deployment Veterans.
• Deliver a full range of therapeutic interventions: diagnostic assessments, medication management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall psychiatric care.
• Ensure practice compliance with TJC, CARF, HIPAA, VA policies, clinical guidelines, and legal standards.
• Offer psycho-diagnostic services and appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Serve as a mental health leader, coordinating consults and referrals.
• Participate in team meetings, treatment planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Order diagnostic tests and consultations, interpret findings, and make treatment decisions.
• May supervise psychiatric residents, participate in on-call duties, and perform related duties as assigned.
• Practice areas may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, among others.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, split between Delaware CBOC and Marion CBOC.