Psychiatrist

State of Montana; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs seeks a psychiatrist to provide inpatient diagnosis and treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The role includes supervising multidisciplinary teams, delivering psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, and preparing psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports.

Applicants must have residency in psychiatry, licensure in Montana, and ideally board certification. PSLF eligibility and public service benefits are highlighted; open until filled with background

Qualifications

• Knowledge of major psychiatric diagnoses and interrelation with medical symptoms.
• Understanding of psychotherapeutic agents and related statutory requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented setting.
• Must complete formal residency training as a psychiatrist.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Montana; board certification preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric inpatients under supervision of multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide direct clinical psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
• Prepare psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports.

Skills

Psychiatry knowledge

Therapy pharmacology

Team collaboration

Education

Residency training in psychiatry

Medical license in Montana

Board Certification in Psychiatry or eligible

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity for a Psychiatrist within the Montana State Hospital.

The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.

Job Overview:

The role collaborates with leaders from multiple disciplines to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities critical for high performance. This position provides diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric inpatients through supervision of multidisciplinary treatment teams, direct service psychotherapy-chemotherapy, and preparation of psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of the major psychiatric diagnoses and how the diagnosis may interrelate with medical symptoms and illnesses.

• Understanding of the use of the common psychotherapeutic agents and of the statutory requirements relating to the practice of medicine.

• Ability to work comfortably and congenially within a team-oriented work setting.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Formal residency training as a psychiatrist yielding demonstrated competence in medical treatment.

• Must be able to become licensed to practice medicine in the State of Montana. Preferably Board Certified in Psychiatry, or eligible for certification.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.