Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

PSYCHIATRIST

(Full or Part-Time, on-site position available, Competitive Benefit Package)

Job Description

A Psychiatrist is responsible for providing specific psychiatric/physician related activities within the outpatient setting. There is direct work with adults/children receiving services along with professional consultative, supervisor and administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication Reviews
• Review labs, case documents, health care plans, and behavior plans
• Provide physician supervision of clinical services as defined in the Medicaid Manual (MSA Bulletin), Chapter III
• Collaborate with CMH staff and the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with PCP and other specialized medical services
• Consult with CMH administration on programmatic decisions
• Be available to testify in court proceedings as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited university
• Psychiatry Residency
• Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or possession of Board eligibility status

Licensure

• Current licensure to practice medicine in the State of Michigan
• Current DEA licensure

Experience/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with an electronic record system and e-prescribe program
• Child/Adolescent Experience and willingness to work with this population
• Commitment to ethical standards in working with staff, consumers, and members of the community
• Knowledge of the applicable provisions of the Mental Health Code of Michigan
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, medication evaluations, and medication monitoring in an outpatient setting and experience providing emergency psychiatric care

Other

• Provide psychiatric services according to the schedule established by the Agency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Skills

• Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience/Interest in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Demonstrated ability to utilize DSM V
• Knowledge of mental health treatment procedures applicable to public mental health populations
• Knowledge of evidence based treatment related to mental health treatment including prescribing of medication