Psychiatrist - Contingent (W2) or Contract (1099

Company: Common Ground
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Psychiatrist is an at-will position that reports to the Chief Medical Officer. This position will provide co-occurring psychiatric/substance use/medical evaluation and treatment to children and adults in crisis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide psychiatric services to children and adults through psychiatric evaluation, medication review and prescription, consultation to staff/family members/provider network, etc.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations within the OCAIS unit that are geared towards making recommendations related to criteria of medical necessity for an appropriate level of care
• Provide active psychiatric treatment to individuals while on the premises for various programs
• Evaluate the individual's medication needs and write a prescription to start medically necessary medications for people who have been authorized by licensed master clinician or provider to the crisis residential unit
• Ensure timely signed documentation which meets internal and external accreditation standards
• Comply with attendance and punctuality policies, as well as all other Common Ground policies and procedures RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
  • Participate in medical staff peer review activities
  • Assist in the investigation of recipient rights complaints, as necessary
  • Assist in the appeal process to third party payers when denial of payment is received
  • Assist in staff development activities on a case-by-case basis during the evaluation process, as requested
  • Mentor and supervise Psychiatric residents and educate medical students
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned SUPERVISION: Psychiatric Residents and Medical Students (optional, but highly desirable) REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:
    • Psychiatric symptomatology and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults
    • Community support system
    • Psychotropic medications and ability to administer and evaluate responses to medications SKILL TO:
      • Type, enter data and file efficiently
      • Operate office equipment
      • Interact well with departmental staff, individuals being served and vendors
      • Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software and applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) ABILITY TO:
        • Relate to a diverse population which includes a variety of age, economic and educational backgrounds
        • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
        • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
        • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
        • Consistently exercise superior customer service skills with both team members and individuals being served
        • Work in a multi-disciplinary environment and manage evolving needs REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
          • Board eligible psychiatrist, currently licensed within the State of Michigan to practice medicine
          • Minimum of 2 years' experience in psychiatry
          • Must possess a controlled substance license ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Work is done in both an office environment with exposure to computer screens, as well as in a clinical/residential environment; Assignments may require work to be done on an individual basis or in teams with members at various staffing levels. The work environment is that of a crisis center and may subject staff to behavioral and medical events that could be physically hazardous. Other Requirements: The ability to work various shifts and hours. The agency may in its sole discretion fill this position on a full-time, part-time or contingent basis with the individual best fit to perform the essential functions of the job. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Employees in this title are subject to a background check and a pre-employment physical. Common Ground is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. What is your preferred method of communication?

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