Psychiatrist — Flexible Contract & Impact

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority in Louisiana seeks a Psychiatrist to provide behavioral health care across the region, performing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and clinical consultation within a multidisciplinary team.

The role may be filled as full-time or part-time and can be a contract or unclassified appointment, with on-site presence several days per week to support direct patient care and staff collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Expertise in psychotropic medications for wellness recovery
• Ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cultural proficiency for diverse backgrounds
• Team player with a welcoming attitude
• Commitment to welfare of individuals with mental/behavioral health issues
• Knowledge of diagnosis/treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and direct care for clients with mental health and addictive disorders
• Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans with clients and staff
• Prescribe and monitor medications and provide education about prescribed meds
• Supervise medical services for psychiatric clients and refer other care as needed
• Manage patients with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and nurses
• Oversee treatment plans of assigned clients
• Complete medical records and documentation timely and accurately
• Provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed
• Handle psychiatric emergencies and physician certificates
• Collaborate with staff to ensure resource linkage
• Work with other departments and community agencies
• Identify concerns to improve service delivery
• Contribute to treatment team functioning and timely communication
• Maintain knowledge of agency technology and systems

Skills

Louisiana licensure

Board certification

Psychiatry expertise

Communication

Organizational skills

Cultural proficiency

Team player

Welfare focus

Diagnostic knowledge

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority in Louisiana seeks a Psychiatrist to provide behavioral health care across the region, performing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and clinical consultation within a multidisciplinary team.

The role may be filled as full-time or part-time and can be a contract or unclassified appointment, with on-site presence several days per week to support direct patient care and staff collaboration.