Psychiatrist

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Position Summary:

This position will have responsibility for providing psychiatric services to identified adults seen at Catholic Charities who are enrolled for Mental Health services.

Responsibilities:

Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to consumers

• Provides psychiatric services to enrolled individuals in intensive treatment, as well as outpatient services.
• Works in conjunction with crisis services and Medical Services Manager in directing care needs of consumers receiving crisis stabilization services
• Evaluate consumers potentially in need of psychotropic medication
• Prescribe, monitor and evaluate results of medication prescribed to consumers
• Educate consumers on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
• Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.

Provides consultation to facilitate care of persons served

• Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed.
• Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care.
• Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by mental health staff
• Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning for consumers served.
• Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers
• Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance and related clinical issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures

• Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
• Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guideline
• Maintain productivity (direct client contact) to department standard
• Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
• Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery

Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures

• Complete and submit progress notes and provider specific in a timely fashion using the agency's EHR.
• Maintain the security of AVATAR or other EHR system(s)
• Ensure medication consents are documented and current
• Provide legal documentation as required

Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.

• Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
• Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal
• Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• MDor DO required with Psychiatric Board Certification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with direct patient care in psychiatric services

Special Skills

• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Current licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington
• Active DEA registration
• Valid Washington State drivers license and motor vehicleinsurance that meets the minimums required by Washington State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5 pm -- no evenings or weekends!

Salary: $265,000 - $371,000 per year, depending on experience

Sign on Bonus: $40,000 - $50,000 paid out in 4 installments with 51-month service commitment

Relocation: negotiable

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.