Psychiatrist / Mental Health Director

Job Title: Psychiatrist / Mental Health Director

Salary Expectations -$242K-$277K

Work Location: Pittsburgh, PA

• This position will have the opportunity to work from home one day per week

Shift: Full-Time 8am-430pm

Job Type /Contract Duration: Direct Hire

Discipline: FQHC

General Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care across all stages of life while leading and overseeing our Mental Health programs and team. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of psychiatric disorders, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned
• Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
• Assures the direction, planning, and evaluation of service delivery, outcomes, and operations in Mental Health, aligned with the desired outcomes of the strategic plan
• Establishes key partnerships with administrative colleagues to ensure integrated delivery of services.
• Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patients mental health conditions
• Collaboration with Primary Care Providers and Mental Health Services
• Initiating and interpreting labs and x-ray studies including CTs & MRIs
• Performing medical procedures.
• Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation.
• Input progress notes on patients' in the EHR indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Conducting follow-up patient care.
• Providing health education to patients and families
• Supervising and/or coordinating the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic
• Teaching and training illness prevention.
• Actively participate in community health education.
• Performing emergency life-saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Are among front line medical providers in emergency disaster services

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise in mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, psychiatric medication management, and crisis intervention.
• M.D. from an accredited educational institution.
• Licensed to psychiatry in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant mental health practices, protocols, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of required accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer and EMR's

Benefits

• This is a direct hire opportunity and benefits will be offered by our client.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.