Psychiatrist

Chcsek; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Pittsburg, Kansas, is seeking a Supervising Physician for Behavioral Health. The role involves providing psychiatric care to adult patients, overseeing mental health services, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates should be board certified in psychiatry and possess a commitment to serving underserved populations. This position offers an essential role within a supportive team dedicated to mental health services.

Qualifications

• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of residency in Psychiatry.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Commitment to serving the underserved.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health services for adult patients.
• Manage acute and chronic mental illness through coordinated care plans.
• Prescribe medications for treatment as indicated.
• Oversee mid-level providers responsible for mental health services.
• Document medical records accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Medication prescribing

Clinical consultation

Mental health management

Communication skills

Education

MD from accredited school

Completed residency in Psychiatry

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Description: This position is part of the behavioral health clinical team. This position is responsible for the provision of psychiatric care to adult patients. This position serves as the supervising physician for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) providing behavioral health services. This position participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the CMO.

CORE VALUES

The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center's resources.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the behavioral health clinical team. This position is responsible for the provision of psychiatric care to adult patients. This position serves as the supervising physician for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) providing behavioral health services. This position participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the CMO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides positive impression, through words and tone, to patients, visitors, and employees presenting to the clinic areas.
• Provides outpatient mental health services for adult patients (16+ years old) including evaluating, testing, diagnosis, and treatment of identified conditions.
• Responsible to manage acute and chronic mental illness through care plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient\'s primary care provider.
• Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines of CHC/SEK and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required.
• Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated.
• Provides clinical consultation to other providers within CHC/SEK as needed.
• Oversee mid-level providers responsible for providing mental health services.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation.
• Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, and employees.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Assures that the medical/clinical policies as related to the mental health services of CHC/SEK are current and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of residency in Psychiatry.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Commitment to serving the underserved