Psychiatrist

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Milwaukee is seeking a licensed Physician specializing in Psychiatry. The role involves providing primary mental health care, including diagnosis, medication management, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin medical license, have completed a Psychiatry Residency, and ideally possess board certification. A preference for Spanish-speaking candidates is noted. Join us to make a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a physician in Wisconsin with a valid DEA.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency is required.
• Candidates must be board certified or eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Spanish speaking candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health care including medication management.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients autonomously.
• Document treatment reviews for active clients.
• Facilitate hospital admissions when needed.

Skills

Psychiatry knowledge

Social and cultural awareness

Effective communication

Patient care understanding

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality management

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Licensed physician in Wisconsin

Completion of Psychiatry Residency

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Join our team committed to the highest quality healthcare!

Job Responsibilities

• Provides primary mental health care services to patients across the lifespan, emphasizing mental health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• Works autonomously to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients, as well as in collaboration with the patient care team to provide holistic health care.
• Obtains health histories and performs basic neurological physical exams if necessary. Diagnosis and, in partnership with the patient, manages acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• Provides comprehensive primary mental health care, including the prescribing of psychoactive medications used to treat mental illness and emotional disorders, through evidence-based practice modalities.
• Facilitates admitting patients to hospitals and other higher levels of care as needed.
• Documents treatment reviews on each active client as directed by DHS 35.
• Consults with Behavioral Health team members on cases as needed.
• Serves as a consultation resource on mental health care to patients and families as well as the clinic and the community at large.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests within the scope of practice of psychiatric/mental health.
• Attends weekly/monthly staffing meetings where case reviews, psychiatric consultations, and medical reviews take place.
• Prepares and maintains behavioral health patient reports and records.
• Participates in the training of nurse practitioners, medical students, and medical residents.
• Serves as the collaborating physician for the BH midlevel providers, when/if indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physician in the State of Wisconsin and holds a valid DEA.
• Completion of Psychiatry Residency from an accredited Psychiatry Program.
• Board certification or eligibility for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Working knowledge of social and cultural factors associated with the community's use of social and health care services.
• Ability to understand patient attitudes and needs, develop and orient program goals and concepts accordingly, and to work effectively toward their accomplishment with all staff members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, the public, patients, other private and public organizational representatives, health care personnel and community groups and organizations.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain personal composure, evaluate situations, and act/react appropriately, and use tact in dealing with visitors, patients, and difficult situations.
• Ability to identify and maintain confidential material.
• Ability to interpret and conform program operations to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and funding source requirements and according to acceptable standards.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

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