Psychiatrist-Consulting Physician-Integrated & Traditional Care

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatrist - Consulting Physician-Integrated and Traditional Care

Location : Aiken, SC : REMOTE BUT MUST BE PRACTICING IN SC

Organization : Rural Health Services, inc.

Position Type : Available for Consultation by PCP’s and Behavioral Health Team Members | Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM |

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatrist works as part of the medical provider and behavioral health consultant teams, providing services to the patients of the community health center. The Psychiatrist will be available by phone call to discuss cases with the team, direct medication management, and assist in patient management issues.

The Consulting Psychiatrist also plays a critical role in supporting the integration of behavioral health services within primary care using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the psychiatrist provides consultative services — supporting Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs), Behavioral Health Care Managers (BHCMs), and primary care providers.

This role focuses on population-based psychiatric consultation through weekly case reviews, treatment planning guidance, and medication consultation. The psychiatrist also supports the agency’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program by offering psychiatric management and collaboration for substance use disorder patients, particularly those involving co-occurring mental health needs. Additional resources may be used locally for elevated care but management in crisis situations or for patients that are failing traditional treatment options may be needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Be available by phone Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm for PCP’s, BHC’s, C-suite leadership, and Administrators (Site Managers).
• Assist in developing treatment plans with providers according to the needs of the patients and extent of their emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorders.
• Make treatment recommendations for medications, discuss appropriate monitoring for side effects of these medications, and adjust treatment where necessary.
• Discuss proper escalation of care to outside facilities and provide crisis intervention advice when needed.
• 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.
• Maintain clear documentation and consultation notes in the EHR in alignment with Rural Health Services, Inc. documentation standards.

Support for the MAT Program

Education, Team Development, and Training

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Core Competencies :

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.