Psychiatrist

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Provide outpatient psychiatric services to diverse populations that include patients that are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental issues as well as patients suffering with non-persistent mental illnesses in a community mental health setting.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Full time psychiatrists are required to maintain an active, minimum caseload of 600 patients, billing a minimum of 1352 hours a year (65% productivity). Part time psychiatrist’s productivity will be prorated or as agreed. 
• Perform psychiatric evaluations on new patients who have received a clinical diagnostic assessment or as clinically appropriate 
• Incorporate the new or revised medical treatment plan into the existing Electronic Medical Record (EMR). 
• Maintain necessary and required concurrent documentation within the EMR. 
• Participate in the rotating on call schedule in support of clinical staff, Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or step down. 
• Supervise Advanced Practice Nursing staff as assigned. 
• Conduct Peer Review activities as required. 
• Attend Psychiatric, Clinical and other Agency meetings as required. 
• Must work collaboratively with staff to coordinate care to patients 
• Must complete documentation required to assist clients if clinically indicated

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Nord Center Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.  
• Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All time is spent in an office environment and involves substantial client contact. 
• The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. 
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and will spend a portion of their time on the telephone. 
• A considerable amount of time will be spent on a computer.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Medical License in the State of Ohio and DEA License. 
• Must be Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 
• Must meet all requirements as set forth by licensing and accrediting bodies as well as ODMH, CARF, and the Lorain County Board of Mental Health 
• Must have basic computer skills and excellent documentation skills. 
• Eligible to be paneled by private insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare. 
• Should be able to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team environment. 
• Experience in community or emergency psychiatry.