Psychiatrist - Per Diem - Outer Cape Health Services

Psychiatrist - Per Diem

Remote

Our Culture: Why work with us?

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are :

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures, are foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies:

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A day in the life of this role:

Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS), a federally qualified health center committed to promoting the health and well-being of the Cape Cod community, is seeking a dedicated Community-Based Psychiatrist. In this vital role, you will practice integrated and collaborative psychiatry, closely collaborating with primary care clinicians to enhance their psychiatric diagnostic capabilities and therapeutic management skills. Your primary responsibilities will include managing a limited panel of patients whose psychiatric needs exceed the scope of primary care, ensuring timely access to psychiatric care for OCHS' primary care patients, and fostering effective communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.

Summary of duties:

• Work closely with primary care clinicians, including physicians and advanced practice practitioners, to integrate psychiatric care into the overall healthcare plan. Collaborate on assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans to maximize patients' well-being.
• Manage a panel of patients with complex psychiatric needs, ensuring that they receive the specialized care required to meet their unique challenges when external referrals are not feasible due to safety concerns or scope of practice limitations.
• Focus on maximizing access to psychiatric care for OCHS' primary care patients, working diligently to minimize any wait lists for psychiatric consultations.
• Provide clinical supervision for psychiatry RN(s), Advanced Practice Practitioners (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), and collaborative care partner(s) to ensure high-quality care delivery and continuous professional growth.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaborating with all team members within the Behavioral Health team and the Primary Care team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Deliver evidence-based psychiatric care, incorporating the latest research and best practices into patient treatment plans.
• Prioritize patient-centered care, fostering a therapeutic alliance with patients and their families to achieve optimal mental health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and timely completion of all documentation, coding and billing within 72 hours of direct patient care.
• Stay current with advances in psychiatry through continuous education and training activities, sharing knowledge and expertise with the healthcare team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of psychiatric services within OCHS.
• Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards, demonstrating empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity in patient interactions.

Work environment:

• Remote

What we need from you:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Valid state medical license and DEA registration.
• Experience in community-based psychiatry and collaborative care models is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care, safety, and well-being.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to embrace OCHS's mission and values.
• Eligibility for malpractice insurance.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity of opinion/approach, psychological safety, and comfort with sharing power to achieve common goals.
• Bi-lingual language skills are considered a plus

AAP/EEO Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of OCHS to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.