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CHP Health

Dentist

Seattle, WA

$110/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values meaningful patient care, autonomy in practice, and serving an underserved population in a collaborative correctional healthcare environment.

CHP Health

Dentist

Tacoma, WA

$110/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values meaningful patient care, autonomy in practice, and serving an underserved population in a collaborative correctional healthcare environment.

Talencia

Pharmacist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63 - $67/hr

Committed to compassionate, judgment-free care--especially for patients living with HIV/AIDS and underserved populations. * Clinical Excellence: Demonstrates baseline knowledge of HIV medications, a ...

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CredentialsVaries; often includes healthcare or social service certificationsTypically requires certification or training specific to community health
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Outpatient Psychiatry Opportunities - Underserved Population

Olesky Associates

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Olesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement / recruiting industry for three decades.

We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering.

Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a state-of-the-art computer network and database that allows instant access to all of the information necessary for mutually beneficial placements throughout the country.

This technology, combined with our personal attention and expert screening of each candidate, has made our agency extremely successful in the placement of all specialties, including:

  • Family Practitioners
  • Internists, Pediatricians
  • OB/Gyns
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatrist
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Hospitalist
  • Dermatologist
  • Oncology / Radiology
  • All medical specialties
  • All surgical specialties
  • LCSW / LICSW/ LMHC / BCBA
Job Description

Longstanding Non- profit organization and licensed behavioral health provider, in operation since 1967 and providing services from short term support to complex, substance use disorders, family and mental health programs to more than 19,000 children, men and women each year is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist (Adult and Child/Adolescent opportunities available)

Psychiatrist will perform comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients for the purpose of determining a differential, psychiatric diagnosis and biopsychosocial case formulation.

Direction and/or participation in the treatment process for all patients under his/her care.

Assess patients for psychiatric/psychotropic medication necessity. Prescribe psychotropic medication related to psychiatric concerns.

Order all appropriate laboratory tests to assist in determining a differential diagnosis and to monitor the safety of prescribed medications.

Consult with other internal and external providers on a shared patient's treatment and treatment plan.

Review for appropriateness and sign or assist in determining alternatives to all internal agency and external documents that require physician signature and pertain to patient treatment and welfare. Attend and participate in medical staff meetings, as required.

Position offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical & Dental Insurance: Premium 100% paid for employee coverage and child until the child's 26th birthday, 401K, 3 weeks of Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Life Insurance.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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