Psychiatrist

Job Description:

Job Title: Psychiatrist
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Psychiatry Clinics
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:

In this role as a Psychiatrist you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and emergency services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. In addition, the Psychiatrist will participate in staff training and development activities, contribute to program evaluation and grant applications, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives.

The Psychiatrist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns.
• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.
• Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.
• Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.
• Join client staffing meetings upon request to identify problems and establish treatment goals.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Brightli or as assigned.
• Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts.
• Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums and educational materials.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntary and for additional compensation).
• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities as requested.
• Collaborate and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system.
• Basic mathematical skills and logical reasoning.
• Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts.
• Capable of working in a group practice, following directions, and accepting supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency program in psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within.
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers, and increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities.

We prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.