Psychiatrist / Medical Director (Acute Psychiatric Services) at Hennepin Healthcare

The Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) department at Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity to provide clinical care in APS as well as to serve as the service medical director. Our APS provides emergency services 24/7 to persons experiencing mental health crises. Our treatment team includes Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers, Psychiatric Nurses, Mental Health Workers, and Psychiatric Social Workers.

The Medical Director provides medical leadership to a multidisciplinary group of clinical staff, in addition to providing direct patient care. This role serves as a liaison and clinical consultant to medical and nursing staff. The Medical Director collaborates with the administrative chair of psychiatry and service line director, managers, supervisors, clinical staff, and other medical directors on issues affecting clinical operations. In addition, the director partners with Hennepin Healthcare in strategic planning, growth, marketing, and research & development.  We strive to provide an environment for continuous quality improvement, develop and maintain professional relationships within and external to the organization. 

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
• Determining the nature and extend of mental disorders, and formulating a treatment program utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications
• Providing direct patient care to individuals with mental health as their primary diagnosis, as well as individuals suffering from a secondary mental health disturbance or illness
• Collaborating with, educating, and instructing other providers on the physical health issues that might impact the mental health of their patients  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or equivalent foreign degree
• Completion of medical residency program in Psychiatry
• Board certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • If Board Eligible, must be certified within 4 years of employment start date
• Current license to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility)  

Hennepin Healthcare benefit offerings include: several medical insurance plans to select from, dental insurance, generous 401(a) company contribution and paid time off, annual Business Expense Account dollars, time off for Continuing Medical Education, and more. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness. It is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others. As the practice of medicine can be as intense and stressful as it is rewarding, we are committed to supporting and promoting your well-being.

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. 

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.