Psychiatrist

People's Health Center - 2340 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification : Exempt

This position exists to provide a psychiatric assessment as part of the evaluation process. The evaluation should include assessment for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders that affect the patient's health and well-being. This position will also provide continual psychiatric support to clients at various stages in the program as needed including intake, ongoing care, and follow-up after inpatient care.

Direct Patient Care and Consultation

• Evaluates patients for mental, emotional or psychiatric disorders.
• Focuses on correct diagnosis using history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing (psychological testing such as depression and anxiety screens and laboratory testing) as indicated.
• Provides care with appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment as indicated for each individual patient.
• Completes medical records and documents reports to support recommendations in accordance with HealthNet's medical records policy.
• Makes appropriate referrals for both psychiatric and non-psychiatric medical care as necessary.
• Provides clinical consultation to other HealthNet primary care, OB / GYN, and dental providers when requested.
• Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients / clients.

Collaboration

Accountabilities

Clinical Supervision

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.

Who is HealthNet?

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet's mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirement

Why work for HealthNet?

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.