Psychiatrist (69445)

VARIETY CARE INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

VARIETY CARE INC is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist at our General Pershing Headquarter in Oklahoma City, OK. This role includes diagnosing and treating various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in patients of all ages.

The ideal candidate will have an MD, a valid Oklahoma state license, and experience in psychiatric residency. Responsibilities involve providing emergency services, supervising advanced practice providers, and ensuring comprehensive patient care. Join us in delivering safe and effective care in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD with a valid Oklahoma state license for medical practice.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
• Completion of a one-year internship and three years of psychiatric residency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders in patients.
• Provides emergency consultation and supervision to staff and students.
• Completes all required documentation in medical records.
• Monitors patient progress and needs.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Crisis intervention

Patient communication

Telehealth services

Education

MD with OK state license

Board certification in Psychiatry

One-year internship

Three years of psychiatric residency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: General Pershing Headquarter (NC) - Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Job Shift: Day. Department: Integrated Health Services.

Position

Psychiatrist

Employee Category

Exempt

Reporting Relationship

Chief Medical Officer, Northcare & Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Variety Care

Character Qualities

• Availability – Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
• Discretion – Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.
• Flexibility – Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.
• Responsibility – Knowing and doing what is expected of me.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting adults, children, and their families. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, determines the appropriate course of treatment, and discusses these treatment plans with the patient and/or the responsible adults.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides emergency “on-call” services to resolve crisis situations at Variety Care and Northcare as needed.
• Provides supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and students as requested.
• Prepares initial psychiatric evaluation report on prospective patients. Reviews social, medical and personal history of patients, interviews patients and assesses mental status of patients.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Complete all required documentation in electronic medical records according to deadlines/guidelines set forth by payers and leadership.
• Assist in preventing relapses or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
• Utilizes appropriate laboratory tests using prescribed methods and techniques; determines normal and abnormal test results; and develops a health care plan based upon analyzed data.
• Formulates decisions concerning admission, prescriptive program and clinical management.
• Monitors patient’s progress and ensures that the patient's needs are met by communicating, advising and consulting with residential, educational, medical and other involved staff (outside of team meetings).
• Determines need for and arrange psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Attends scheduled clinical team meetings to review and evaluate patient's prescriptive program planning.
• Communicates with patients and/or agencies, via telephone, correspondence and conferences to discuss patient progress and problems in therapy, drug related matters, aftercare planning, etc.
• Provides consultation to clinical and nursing staff as appropriate to help deal more effectively with the management of assigned patients.
• Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource including a provider’s home when necessary.
• Support Variety Care’s pursuit of accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgement. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result‑oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• MD with OK state license for practice of medicine and OK Board certification in Psychiatry.
• One year internship.
• Three years of psychiatric residency.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent concentration ability.