Psychiatrist for a Mental Health Center in Richmond, Virginia - PsyPhyCare

Psychiatrist for a  Mental Health Center in Richmond, Virginia!

Job Type: Full-Time
Annual Salary: $300K+ annually
Work Location: Richmond, Virginia

Who They Are: 

 They are a rapidly growing mental health services company operating in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, specializing in providing traditional and innovative psychiatric and psychotherapy treatments to the residents of the Mid-Atlantic. They are looking for a motivated Inpatient Psychiatrist to join their team and grow with them. The organization provides comprehensive behavioral health services by a group of competent, independent practitioners, diagnosing and treating children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. They offer psychological and neuropsychological testing for various disorders, including ADHD, brain injuries, head trauma, and memory problems.

Vision:

Many people dismiss their mental health needs by assuming it will get better or that they can “tough it out.” They aim to help individuals find the balance and perspective they need to live their best lives. They work with clients of all ages, understanding that mental health struggles can occur at any point in life. Their dedicated team of psychiatrists, therapists, and psychologists focuses on producing positive results through the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many other disorders. Their foundation of success is based on their core principles:

• All as One
• Be the Change
• Courage to Care

Job Summary:

They are seeking a full-time BC/BE Psychiatrist to join their team. The successful candidate will work alongside advanced practice providers and therapists across inpatient psychiatric hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. Clinicians average 10+ patients a day and provide treatment modalities including diagnostic evaluation and medication management. There is also potential for outpatient work at a later date.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Chief Medical Officer
• Review patients' medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioral, and mental state through discussion, observation, and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine the best treatments
• Develop therapy plans if applicable
• Prescribe medications
• Analyze medical tests and track patients' progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
• Advise patients on coping with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Support patients' loved ones and inform them about the patient's condition
• Be on-call as new patients are admitted and delegate to APPs on the team
• Research medical issues and new treatments to stay updated on mental healthcare

Qualifications for Success:

• Work experience as a Psychiatrist
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms to a non-medical audience
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients' demeanor and symptoms
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and patient with severely mentally ill patients
• Thoughtful and compassionate
• MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
• Optional Fellowship in Addiction or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
• Completion of a Psychiatry Residency program

Additional Requirements:

• Minimal travel (50%) may be necessary to be present in different office locations for employee support
• All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check

Benefits That Matter:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Opportunity for professional growth and expansion
• PTO (including increases with years of service, holidays, and floating days)

Location: 

This is an on-site position located in multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia.

The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. They prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About PsyPhyCare:

PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc. specializes from Physicians to Psychologists for companies nationwide. We understand that the greatest frustrations with our industry is that they are more concerned with a placement, rather, than caring for the patient or the healthcare facility. At PsyPhyCare, we have a proven, predictable, and time tested fulfillment that ensures the placement of a caring practitioner.

"Providing Professional and Passionate Practitioners Who Impact Their World"