Psychiatry opening in: Battle Creek, MI
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/15/24
**Psychiatry opening in Battle Creek, MI**
-Full Time & Permanent Position.
Newly built 96-bed inpatient hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. We provide an acute inpatient treatment program for adults who are struggling with behavioral health concerns. Due to expansion, we are looking for an additional full time Psychiatrist to join the team.
**Overview:**
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.
**Summary:**
-Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
-Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
-Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
-Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
-Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
-Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
**Qualifications:**
-Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
-One or more years post graduate degree practice preferred.
-Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
-Licenses/Certifications: Board certification in psychiatry; Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.