Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Livingston HealthCare summary :

The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician provides comprehensive psychiatric services in a rural health clinic and critical access hospital using an Integrated Behavioral Health model. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, coordinating care with primary care and behavioral health teams, and participating in quality assurance programs. The role supports community mental health outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and involves administrative tasks as needed.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric services in the rural health clinic and critical access hospital, utilizing an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) model to deliver collaborative, patient-centered care. The role involves diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, coordinating care with primary care, behavioral health teams, and critical access hospital, as well as supporting the clinic's mission to improve community mental health outcomes. The physician will participate in quality assurance programs, peer review processes, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The position also entails involvement in administrative tasks, utilization review activities, and attendance at clinic, department, and hospital meetings as required by Livingston HealthCare Medical Staff Bylaws.

Schedule :

• 1.0FTE (40 hours)
• Mon-Fri

Keywords :

psychiatrist, mental health, rural health, integrated behavioral health, patient-centered care, diagnosing mental disorders, community health, quality assurance, healthcare compliance