The Psychiatry Physician provides specialized mental health care services to patients within the scope of their license. This role involves performing psychiatric examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings, prescribing medications, and instructing patients and family members on psychiatric conditions and treatment options, as well as other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation for an accredited medical school as a Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
- Licensed as a Psychiatry Physician by the state in which the provider is practicing.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry by a nationally accredited medical organization (e.g., American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – ABPN) is preferred unless required by contract.
- Specialty Certification as per client request and/or state regulations if applicable.
- One year of experience as a Psychiatry Physician preferred.
- Role may require collaboration with advanced practitioners per state/facility requirements.
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice under licensure and scope.