Join Our Talent Network - Outpatient Psychiatrist (PT)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
• Develop effective plan of care for patients
• Prescribe medications
• Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
• Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree, have completed an approved psychiatric residency
• Board Certification with The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Full, unencumbered MD license in the state you practice
• Active DEA in the state your prescribing
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
• Thoughtful and compassionate
• Must be able to work in office 2 to 3 day per week as part of our hybrid model to support our Spravato Program.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.