Psychiatrist (PRN) Adult or Child & Adolescent Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Psychiatrist (PRN) Adult or Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (PRN) Adult or Child & Adolescent locations
MHC Nashville, TN
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted 10 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR100815

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title:

Psychiatrist (PRN)

Job Summary:

The Adult or Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric services across the agency. They will evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent or routine condition in an outpatient setting, face-to-face, and/or by telehealth. They will determine pharmacological treatment for patients as well as facilitate admitting patients to the hospital or respite as needed.

Schedule:

PRN as needed

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent or routine condition in an outpatient setting, face-to-face and/or by telehealth.
2. Pharmacological treatment for patients including prescribing medications using InfoScriber, as well as providing follow-up.
3. Facilitate admitting patients to the hospital or respite and consulting with MCRT when needed.
4. Supervise Nurse Practitioner and/or residents as assigned.
5. Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Care Management Supervisor and Care Managers.
6. Participate and provide supervision of multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide consultation by phone when needed.
7. Maintain active role in treatment team.
8. Consult with outside Physicians regarding care managed consumers as necessary and assist with communication to the

PCP. REQUIREMENTS

Tennessee Licensed Psychiatrist Board Eligible/Board Certified Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU

A collaborative spirit to coordinate medical treatments with Nurses and Care Management A deep knowledge in therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders A mental health team leader that leads others towards excellence in care Ability to maintain an active role in treatment plan including patient follow-up Solid relationship building skills to cultivate trust with teams, Physicians, and Consumers Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.