Psychiatrist - Tele Psych - Integrated and Tradition Care

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

We are using them for integrated and traditional care models 5 days a week in person. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist works as part of the medical provider team, providing services to the patients of the community health center and to consult with PCP's and BH Consultants The Psychiatrist will meet with patients and evaluate their behavior by asking questions and administering psychological test. They determine the possible causes of disordered behavior, decide if a patient could benefit from medication and explain the process of starting a new psychiatric medication. The Psychiatrist will closely observe the progress of their patients to determine the impact of different treatments and make adjustments as needed.

The Consulting Psychiatrist plays a critical role in supporting the integration of behavioral health services within primary care using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care (CoCM) models. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the psychiatrist provides indirect, consultative services — supporting Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs), Behavioral Health Care Managers (BHCMs), and primary care providers.

This role focuses on population-based psychiatric consultation through weekly case reviews, treatment planning guidance, and medication consultation. The psychiatrist also supports the agency’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program by offering psychiatric evaluation and collaboration on substance use disorder cases, particularly those involving co-occurring mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or other persons.
• Develop a treatment plan according to the needs of the patient’s needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
• Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
• Consult with the patient’s Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered.
• Keep up-to-date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences or maintaining professional networks.
• Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures and standards.

Consultation & Clinical Collaboration

Support for the MAT Program

Model-Specific Activities

Education, Team Development, and Training

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Preferred Qualifications :

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DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.