Psychiatric
Mc Lean, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary $120.00 – $140.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 23803, Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/19/24
Shift: 1 Day (7 or 8 hours) per week
  • Provides virtual psychiatric services to adolescents and children as needed at multiple District 19 clinics.
  • Provides or assures that all consumers receive appropriate medical & primary care screening, psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately & timely delivered.
  • Establishes and modifies treatment plans including diagnosis.
  • Monitors client's response to treatment including medication side effects and adverse reactions.
  • Orders and interprets lab results.
  • Completes prior authorizations and paperwork as requested.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service, professional communication, and teamwork.
  • Participates in administrative and clinical staff meetings as required.
  • Acts as District's 19 liaison with community physicians, hospital staff, and community organizations with regard to psychiatric services.
  • Provides consultation to agency staff about clinical and medical services.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other medical providers, families, and community providers.
  • Communicates assessment information, treatment planning, interventions and crisis needs with case managers, clinicians, supervisors, nurses, and stakeholders.
  • Promotes integration of care through consultation and collaborative efforts.
  • Prescribe the latest in new psychotropic medication.
  • Provide consultation and guidance for Primary Care Screening and Monitoring program.
  • Coordinates special projects as needed to support medical and psychiatric service provision.
  • Documents all services provided in consumer record on the same day that service is provided.
  • Information entered correctly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with correct codes and services.
  • Complies with all established legislation, mandate programs standards, and all District 19 Clinical Services requirements regarding consumer services and documentation of service delivery.
  • Provides psychiatric involvement in the development and review of policies, procedures and protocol that govern care.
  • Reviews Incident Reports as needed.
  • Makes recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
  • Functions as a change agent to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Assists with acquisition of sample medications and management of pharmaceutical representatives.
  • Must stay abreast of changes in laws, mandates, and regulations that impact practice and care delivery and recommend modifications to remain in compliance.

“22nd Healthcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.