Psychiatry position in: West Warwick, RI
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
West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/10/25
**Psychiatrist opening in RI**
**Located in West Warwick, 50m to Boston, MA**
**Full Time Position**
**General Responsibilities**
The staff psychiatric physician is responsible for providing behavioral health care to health center patients. The physician is a licensed, autonomous provider executing professional clinical judgment in the care of their patients, according to the guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the agency. Responsibilities include on-site patient care, hospital care, and after hours call and coverage.
**Required Qualifications**
M.D. or D.O. with a completed three-year (minimum) residency in one of the following: family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics or psychiatry.
Board Certification; in specialty within two years of start of employment.
Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine as a physician in RI
**Significant Job Functions**
*Clinical:
-Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or other persons.
-Develop a treatment plan according to the needs of the patients needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
-Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
-Consult with the patients Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers.
-Provide crisis intervention when needed.
-Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered.
-Keep up-to-date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences or maintaining professional networks.
-Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures and standards.
-After hours call and coverage for THC and community-based patients
*Administrative:
-Participation in departmental, team and full staff meetings to review and develop policies and procedures, health care plans, clinical goals, and objectives.
-Review, documentation, and management of medical records
-Review, coordination of referred services including laboratory, specialty care, pharmacy, ancillary services
**Work Schedule Demands**
-Full time (40 plus) hours per week unless part time status is agreed upon by administration.
-A minimum or 32 clinical hours on-site; in-patients hospital hours; after hours call and coverage as scheduled.
-Work schedule will involve some evenings and weekends, and periods of 24-hour call and coverage.
**Communication Skills**
Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medical terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Good interpersonal skills are needed.
**About the Location**
West Warwick, Rhode Island, is a charming town located in Kent County, just 15 minutes southwest of Providence. Known for its rich history in the textile industry, the town boasts historic mill buildings and neighborhoods with a small-town New England feel.
West Warwick offers a welcoming community with easy access to both urban amenities in Providence and scenic areas throughout Rhode Island. Residents enjoy local parks, family-friendly activities, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Its convenient location provides quick access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and cultural events, making it a comfortable and accessible place to call home.