Psychiatrist

The psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral health care provided by primary care providers and behavioral health providers in the community health center setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide scheduled, on-site weekly caseload consultation to behavioral health providers to focus primarily on patients new to treatment or those who are not improving as expected.
2. Provide scheduled consultative patient care visits for individuals referred by primary care providers and behavioral health providers.
3. Collaborate with behavioral health providers to track and oversee their patient panels and clinical outcomes using an electronic registry or other tracking system.
4. Recommend treatment plan changes, including medication recommendations and supporting behavioral treatment, for patients who are not improving as expected.
5. Document all patient care visits and care recommendations for treatment and/or referrals within 24 hours of consulting with a primary care provider or behavioral health provider.
6. Discuss patients who need outside referrals for care with behavioral health providers or primary care providers and provide advice on treatment plans until patients are engaged in outside care.
7. Clearly communicate to primary care providers and behavioral health providers the limitations of the consultation and treatment recommendations if the patient is not evaluated in person.
8. Provide telephone consultation with primary care providers and behavioral health provides as required. Respond to routine calls within one business day. Respond to urgent calls within one hour if available.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensed psychiatrist

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

Excellent communication skills

Positive, flexible and solution-focused attitude

Ability to synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations

DESIRED

Board-eligible in psychiatry

Experience with primary care psychiatry

Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish or Polish

Experience working with underserved populations

Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits through BCBS of IL:

• Health Insurance (HMO/PPO)
• Dental Insurance (HMO/PPO)
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance

Other Benefits Include:

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match
• Pension Plan
• Voluntary Life/ AD&D
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Annual CME Allowance and CME PTO (Providers Only)
• 27 PTO days per calendar year
• 3 Personal days per calendar year
• 7 Holidays per calendar year
• 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Off-the-job Accident Coverage
• Employee Referral Program
• Internal Growth Opportunities

In accordance with Illinois Executive order 2021-20 (COVID-19 No.87) effective on August 26, 2021, in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are now a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health as well as many other Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.

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