Psychiatric Consultant-APP

CHAS Health

$121K — $188K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid state licensure as ARNP, MD, or DO with board-certified psychiatric credentials and prescribing privileges.
  • Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  • Proficient computer skills required for documentation and reporting.
  • Ability to secure credentialing through Medicare and Medicaid agencies.
  • Current BLS (CPR/AED) certification required.
  • Commitment to a safe and respectful working environment.,

Responsibilities

  • Prescribes and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications for mental health disorders.
  • Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop and communicate treatment plans.
  • Monitors clinical outcomes for individual patients and patient panels to improve health.
  • Analyzes patient data to diagnose mental disorders and creates individualized care plans.
  • Gathers and maintains comprehensive patient information and medical histories.
  • Teaches and counsels patients, families, and caregivers on various treatment options.
  • Provides crisis assessments and interventions when needed.

Benefits

  • Annual milestone bonus up to $5,000 for eligible employees.
  • Robust health coverage including medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match for retirement savings.
  • More than six weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs.
  • Up to $7,500 annual reimbursement for childcare expenses.
  • CME and license fee reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Compensation Range:

$121,000.00 - $188,514.00

Check out our work perks here!

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:

  • Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
  • Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
  • Work/life balance-enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment-let CHAS Health pay for your education!
  • Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
  • CME and license fee reimbursement-we've got you covered.


*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria

Job Description:

Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing medical and behavioral health services to patients and families by performing the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Collaborates with primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, pharmacists and other professionals to convey recommendations, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Monitors clinical outcomes both individually and for patient panels to proactively improve health.
  • Analyzes and evaluates patient data and examination findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation, including interdisciplinary case reviews without direct patient contact.
  • Gathers and maintains patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
  • Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Teaches and counsels patients, families, and care givers when appropriate.
  • Provides crisis assessments and interventions as needed.
  • Provides in-service training for CHAS staff as requested and participate in peer reviews to improve quality of care.
  • Participates in an evolving integrated delivery system using innovative methods to see and treat patients while maximizing scarce resources.

For staff with clinical supervision duties:
  • Supervises and coordinates volunteers and behavioral health / medical students as required.
  • Oversees peer review and chart audit process as assigned.
  • Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.


Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Valid state licensure as ARNP, MD, or DO with board-certified psychiatric credentials and prescribing privileges. Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations preferred.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Computer skills required. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid). BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands:

Movement around the facility between 1/3 and 2/3rds of the day is required, as well as sitting at a workstation or patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is required over 2/3rds of the day. Lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:
  • Social Responsibility
  • Patient-Centered
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Respect for Human Dignity
  • Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Fun

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