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Psychiatrist

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington • Full-time • Wenatchee, Washington • 15m ago

Job Details

Wenatchee, WA

Full Time

$265000.00 - $371000.00 Salary/year

None

Description

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

Position Summary:
This position will have responsibility for providing psychiatric services to identified adults seen at Catholic Charities who are enrolled for Mental Health services.

Responsibilities:
Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to consumers

Provides psychiatric services to enrolled individuals in intensive treatment, as well as outpatient services.
Works in conjunction with crisis services and Medical Services Manager in directing care needs of consumers receiving crisis stabilization services
Evaluate consumers potentially in need of psychotropic medication
Prescribe, monitor and evaluate results of medication prescribed to consumers
Educate consumers on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.

Provides consultation to facilitate care of persons served

Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed.
Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care.
Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by mental health staff
Provide expertise and clinical leadership in the development of treatment and discharge planning for consumers served.
Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers
Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance and related clinical issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures

Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
Provide services and maintain records to meet BHO requirements, level of care standards, and agency guideline
Maintain productivity (direct client contact) to department standard
Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery

Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures

Complete and submit progress notes and provider specific in a timely fashion using the agency's EHR.
Maintain the security of AVATAR or other EHR system(s)
Ensure medication consents are documented and current
Provide legal documentation as required

Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.

Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
Submit licenses and insurance information within 10 days of renewal
Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-Physical Requirements:
Education

MD or DO required with Psychiatric Board Certification

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience with direct patient care in psychiatric services

Special Skills

Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Good interpersonal skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Current licensure without any restrictions in the State of Washington
Active DEA registration
Valid Washington State drivers license and motor vehicle insurance that meets the minimums required by Washington State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5 pm -- no evenings or weekends!
Salary: $265,000 - $371,000 per year, depending on experience
Sign on Bonus: $40,000 - $50,000 paid out in 4 installments with 51-month service commitment
Relocation: negotiable
Benefits:

13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.

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