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Psychiatrist

Adult & Teen Challenge of Arkansas is seeking a licensed and compassionate Psychiatrist to provide part-time psychiatric care to our clients within a faith-based recovery program. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medication regimens, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our clients. The position requires availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with potential for additional weekday hours as needed.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry.
• DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR.
• Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test
• Hold/Receive required certifications within the predetermined time limits established by the State of Arkansas.

Competencies:

• Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public.
• Effective documentation skills
• Demonstrates sound diagnostic judgment and clinical decision-making in psychiatric care.
• Proficient in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
• Understands the complexities of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Willing to incorporate spiritual considerations into treatment when appropriate.
• Adheres to professional ethics, legal standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Responds calmly and effectively to psychiatric emergencies and behavioral health crises.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Monitor client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine.
• Identify and provide crisis services as necessary.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients.
• Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations.
• Is familiar with the company’s policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility.
• Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy.
• Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients.
• Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.
• Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.).
• Ensures client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments.
• Models’ stability for client and family with regular sessions.
• Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals.
• Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan.
• Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments.
• Attends all required clinic meetings.
• Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis.
• Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.