Psychiatrist

Children's Institute; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Institute is seeking a Board-Certified Child Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services to children and families in California. You will document services per DMH standards, coordinate treatment plans with therapists, and ensure timely completion of progress notes.

Familiarity with Exym/EHRS and Medi-Cal portals is preferred. This on-site role offers an hourly hire rate of $400 per billable hour, with a compensation ceiling discussed up to $150,000 per year, depending on experience

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in Child Psychiatry.
• Maintain patient privacy and PHI safeguards.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric services to children and families.
• Documents mental health services per DMH standards.
• Coordinates and renews Client Treatment Plans with therapists.
• Completes progress notes and related documentation within 48 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Punctuality

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Tools

EHRS (Exym/PAVE)

Medi-Cal RX Portal

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provides psychiatric services within scope of practice to children and families.
• Provides psychiatric evaluations for Medi-Cal clients.
• Consults with therapists, care coordinators, and other staff regarding client care.
• Documents mental health services according to DMH standards.
• Coordinates completion of Client Treatment Plan (CTP) or equivalent goal for psychiatric services provided and renews goals annually in conjunction with the therapist.
• Completes all progress notes and all documents as required by agency policy within 48 hours.
• Makes any and all requested corrections to progress notes and other documentation with 24 hours.
• Submits subcontractor invoice no later than Tuesday of the following week.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Board Certified in Child Psychiatry
• Clearance from SAM.gov
• Clearance from background investigation through CA Department of Justice including state, local, and federal-level review which may include, but shall not be limited to, criminal conviction information. Safely Surrendered Baby Law information provided to its employees (Fingerprinting)
• Professional Liability Insurance or Malpractice coverage (Insurance Coverage Requirements: Professional Liability - $1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate.
• DEA license in the United States.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and email.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records System
• CII will assist in enrollment in Electronic Health Records System (EHRS) Exym, PAVE, and Medi-Cal RX Provider web Portal

VISION REQUIREMENTS

NOISE LEVEL

REQUIRED TRAINING

COMPENSATION

• Hourly hire rate: $400.00 per billable hour of service. Up to $150,000.00 per year, subject to discussion.
• In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.