Psychiatrist

Wyandot, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health is seeking a licensed psychiatrist in Kansas City to provide psychiatric assessments and direct services. The role includes clinical supervision, administrative duties, and collaboration with mental health professionals. Candidates must be licensed as a psychiatrist in Kansas and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and active participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychiatrist in Kansas required.
• Ability to work with diverse mental health professionals.
• Ability to perform essential job functions safely.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric services through comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
• Provides clinical direction to ARNP’s and nursing staff.
• Participates in administrative duties including committee roles.
• Performs utilization review responsibilities.
• Assists with ongoing education and clinical supervision of staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary assessment and treatment planning.

Skills

Ability to work positively with a variety of mental health professionals

Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences

Ability to safely perform essential job functions

Education

Licensed as a psychiatrist in the State of Kansas

Job description

Description

Purpose:

Provides psychiatric assessment, medication reviews, treatment and consultation on behalf of a variety of clients. The staff psychiatrist understands the medical responsibility of Wyandot Center clients will be vested in him/her as a licensed physician.

Accountabilities:

• Provides direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of clients assigned to him/her.
• Provides clinical direction to ARNP’s and nursing staff.
• Participates in administrative duties as assigned, which could include, for example, being a member of or chairing the relevant committees.
• Performs utilization review responsibilities including review of treatment planning.
• Assists with ongoing education and clinical supervision of the clinical staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary assessment and treatment planning with clinical staff.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Licensed as a psychiatrist in the State of Kansas.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work positively with a variety of mental health professionals.
• Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations