Physician - Psychiatrist (51255)

HealthLinc; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in Mishawaka, IN, is seeking a full-time medical professional to evaluate and treat patients for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, collaborating with healthcare providers, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must possess a graduate medical degree, residency completion, and Indiana State Medical License.

This role offers opportunities to provide telehealth services, engage in quality improvement initiatives, and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Community Psychiatry background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through interviews and examinations.
• Develop treatment plans for patients with various disorders.
• Utilize methods and medications to treat patients.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Assure quality service by enforcing policies and standards.
• Provide training to improve staff competence.
• Document symptoms and treatment events.
• Maintain job knowledge through education.
• Provide telehealth services for clients.
• Participate in peer review processes.
• Submit hospital charges weekly.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proven computer and database management skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Residency program completed

Board certification

DEA certification

CPR certification

Indiana State Medical License

Continuing medical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mishawaka - Mishawaka, IN 46544
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders; establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
• Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; supervising providers on the provision of services for clients with psychiatric disorders and psychopharmocology.
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, Behavioral Health Consultants, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; remaining available for emergency consultations.
• Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; writing summaries.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Provides telehealth services for majority of clients. Will be available to work with Behavioral Health Consultants.
• Participates in the peer review process as required by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
• Completes target encounter number as per employment agreement.
• For patients seen in the hospital, all hospital charges must be submitted weekly to the Finance Dept.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• Community Psychiatry background preferred.

Education/Training

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Residency program completed.
• Board certification.
• DEA certification.
• CPR certification.
• Indiana State Medical License.
• Continuing medical education.

Skills/Job Requirement

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven computer and database management skills.
• Cultural sensitivity.

Technology Skills

• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.).

Direct Supervision

• BHCs

Required Training

• All required Relias training.