Psychiatrist

Evaluate, diagnose and treat persons with mental illness. Participate in case conferences, team meetings and medical meetings to enhance treatment of and to improve service to CNS patients.

General Responsibilities:

• Complete psychiatric evaluations at intake and periodic re-evaluations as needed, but at least once per year on assigned patients.
• Review and approve referrals, treatment plans, and case terminations in accordance with Medicaid and other third party payer’s requirements.  Certify appropriateness of psychiatric diagnosis.
• Participate in community education and community outreach programs.
• Fulfill mandatory education requirements of CNS.
• Participate in staff development programs.
• Routinely attend interdisciplinary team meetings on assigned clients.
• Identify areas for self-improvement, pursue necessary education/training resources, and share knowledge with others.

 Functional/Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric direct care to CNS patients.
• Prescribe and review all psychiatric medications on assigned patients.  Review medications at least quarterly or more frequently as clinically indicated.
• Participate in treatment and discharge planning meetings, case conferences, medical staff meetings, and special program meetings.
• Consult with client service management staff in response to patient crisis and emergencies.  Participate in on- call assignments after hours as directed by the Medial Director. Be available on an “on-call" basis after hours.
• Determine need for routine medical care and referral to other medical providers, specialists or facilities. Assist in coordinating and monitoring physical and mental health status of assigned patients.

Customer Service/Time Management:

• Support and conduct one’s self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
• Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain consumer confidentiality at all times.
• Account for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity or other approved methods of documentation.
• Meet established productivity standards of the organization.
• Except in emergencies, provide sufficient notice of absence to enable CNS to cover Physicians duties and schedule vacation or other planned leaves with minimum two week advanced notice.
• Comply with applicable policies and procedures of Community Network Services, and contractual requirements as agreed between CNS and Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority.

 RequirementsPosition Qualifications:

• Medical Degree in Psychiatry.
• Completion of accredited residency program in adult psychiatry.
• Licensed as a Physician in the State of Michigan.
• Controlled Substance License by the Board of Pharmacy.
• Controlled Substance Certification from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
• ABPN Certified.
• 5 years experience in psychiatry.

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Country: USA, State: Michigan, City: Farmington Hills, Company: Community Network Services.