Psychiatry

Outpatient Psychiatrist, Community Health Center (FQHC)

 

A federally qualified health center that offers primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 20,000 men, women, and children at sites throughout the region is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist.

 

The psychiatrist completes screenings, assessments, and evaluations at the health center. Works as a multidisciplinary team member in meeting the individualized treatment needs of patients. Actively participates in improving the quality of care whenever possible.  

 

Perform a psychiatric evaluation on all patients assigned. Inform and educate patients about their diagnosis. Assist staff in identifying and meeting the treatment needs of patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Maintain and protect accurate and timely documentation in case records according to agency policy. Attend and participates in all assigned meetings and committees. Networks with other community service providers to provide the full continuum of care needs identified by the multidisciplinary treatment team. Provides referrals to other community service providers as appropriate with the assistance of the program nurse.