Psychiatrist (Fee for Service)

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:



The Psychiatrist will be the lead Psychiatric management provider for the Eating Disorder Residential and Partial Hospitalization Program.



Provide overall psychiatric coverage for assigned Partial Hospitalization and Residential programs



Be the physician of record for all patients in the assigned programs, with regard to treatment, documentation and insurance claims



Provide appropriate psychiatric services (i.e. initial evaluations and medication monitoring sessions) as requested in other OBH programs



Attend/lead team meetings in assigned programs



Conduct initial Psychiatric Assessment evaluations and on-going re-assessments



Completes diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescriptions as appropriate and continued medication monitoring



Completes review of medical/ psychiatric history and physicals, reviewing labs/ EKGs, monitoring blood levels, medication management, as indicated



Provide phone back-up coverage to staff during 24/7 operating hours



Review and approve all assessments and treatment plans as needed



Conduct managed care appeals, as needed



Participate in periodic medical staff meetings



Coordination with clinical staff and the primary care physician or medical specialists when appropriate



Ensures clients are prescribed ample medications at discharge and on-going after care



Responsibility to coordinate and complete the peer review process



Perform peer reviews as needed



Provide support, resources, and training to non-clinical staff as needed



Provide scheduled supervision for assigned CRNPs and PAs within the organization



Attend Leadership meetings and other administrative meetings as needed



Technical Competencies: Psychiatrically lead a strong clinical program able to effectively meet the needs of the client, positive relationships with internal and external customers, adult residential programs are fiscally responsible and contributing to the success of the corporation.



Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:



Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis-situation and react appropriately in a calm and decisive manner. Flexible and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework. Strong leadership ability, team builder, ability to drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, multitasker, decisive, excellent problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills, teacher, cooperative within the team framework.



Pyramid CORE Values:



We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcares mission.



EOE



Requirements



Education, Experience:



Board Certification in Psychiatry with a valid license to practice in this Commonwealth. Minimum of two (2) years treating Eating Disorder Psychiatric medicine. Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques. Awareness and understanding of regulating bodies (CARF, OMHSAS, RTFA, PHP) Background in Diabilumia preferred. Knowledge of HIPPA laws, state licensing regulations, trainings as required. Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ECR.



Benefits



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