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  1. Medical
  2. Part-time
  3. Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery
  4. Tannersville

Psychiatrist

  1. Medical
  2. Part-time
  3. Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery
  4. Tannersville

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Company Description

 

At Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery, we know the best way to predict the future of healthcare is to create it.  As a member of our growing team, you will have a voice in the creation of life-changing programs and treatment centers nationwide.  Working collaboratively with the best and the brightest in our industry, you will be part of an innovative team of professionals committed to generating positive and remarkable outcomes for the clients we serve.

This will be a part-time role averaging 16-20 hours per week on-site at our Scotrun, PA location. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.


Job Description

The Psychiatrist is responsible for consulting with the Medical Director, Clinical Director and Executive Director to ensure appropriate psychiatric/pharmacological interventions.  The Psychiatrist completes an initial thorough evaluation within 72 hours of admission and sees each resident weekly thereafter.  If indicated, medications are prescribed, and monitored by the Psychiatrist at least once weekly. In addition, the Psychiatrist consults as needed with the treatment team and may attend the weekly treatment planning meetings. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing appropriate and effective psychopharmacological interventions for psychiatric disorders 
  • Interfacing with families of residents for consent and support of psychopharmacological interventions 
  • Effectively identifying, conceptualizing and communicating criteria specific to the residential level of treatment and formulate and effective appeal for insurance carriers, as necessary 
  • Effectively interfacing with the treatment team, contributing to the case conceptualization, treatment plan and assessing the ongoing effectiveness of the interventions 
  • Meeting regularly in a collaborative fashion with the Medical Director and Clinical Director to discuss individual treatment progress 
  • Acting on behalf of the treatment program when called upon; such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing and accreditation bodies 
  • Seeing individual clients on a weekly basis to monitor progress 
  • Documenting notes in our EMR system, Kipu 
  • Providing medical direction to the treatment team 
  • Assisting in the identification of continuing medical educational needs and providing input to the Director of Performance Improvement for development of appropriate in-service education and training for the treatment team

 


Qualifications

  • Must be a qualified psychiatrist, with experience in addiction recovery care preferred
  • Board certification or board eligibility in addiction medicine preferred
  • Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and hold a current license in the state of practice 
  • Must be eligible for membership in the local branch of the State Medical Society

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

 


Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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