The Psychiatry Physician provides specialized mental healthcare services to patients within the scope of their license. This role involvesperforming psychiatric examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments andscreenings, prescribing medications, and instructing patients and familymembers on psychiatric conditions and treatment options, as well as otherduties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation for an accredited medical school as a MedicalDoctorate (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
- Licensed as a Psychiatry Physician by the state in which theprovider is practicing.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry by a nationally accreditedmedical organization (e.g., American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – ABPN)is preferred unless required by contract.
- Specialty Certification as per client request and/or stateregulations if applicable.
- One year of experience as a Psychiatry Physician preferred.
- Role may require collaboration with advanced practitionersper 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 ofpractice under licensure and scope.