PSYCHIATRIST
FULL TIME/PART TIME – EXEMPT
Thrive Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized, progressive Community Mental Health Center and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking team oriented, Board Certified/ Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrists, either full or part time to join our Psychiatric Service Team. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team you will provide direct psychiatric services to a diverse population, focusing on recovery of adult clients with mental health disorders, histories of trauma, and substance abuse.
General Summary: Provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, medication prescribing, and consultation services to members of clinical treatment teams and our integrated primary care practice.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prescribe and monitor appropriate medication/psychiatric treatments to Thrive clientele in keeping with Thrive’s policies and procedures;
- Act as a member of Thrive treatment teams;
- Serve as consultant on medical/psychiatric issues to other members of clinical treatment teams;
- Serve on Thrive committees such as Utilization Review and Quality Assurance, etc., as assigned;
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other medical service providers in the community;
- Incorporate Thrive’s mission and Guiding Principles in the performance of professional duties;
- Serve as an educational resource to staff, clients, and the general public regarding medical issues and behavioral health;
- Promote Thrive’s culture of learning and growing by serving as a mentor, facilitator, educator and consultant to all Thrive staff on program and service issues
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
- Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
- Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
- Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
- Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
- Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.
Education, Experience and Competencies:
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution of higher learning required.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with an SPMI (severe mental illness) population preferred.
Certifications, Licenses Requirements:
- Board Licensed Physician Certified in Psychiatry. Licensed in the State of Rhode Island.
- Valid DEA license.
- Ability to be credential with Insurance Providers.
- Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.
Benefits:
Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.
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