Psychiatrist

Description: The primary role of the Psychiatrist will be to provide trauma-informed, patient-centered, culturally competent and affirming care to a diverse patient population within an LGBTQ+ health center. The Psychiatrist will be an integral part of a mental health team imbedded in a physical health center.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with other mental health clinicians, staff, and primary care providers
• Assess patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations
• Analyze data and results of screening tools to assist in diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment response
• Diagnose mental health disorders, provide recommendations for treatment, and prescribe medications when indicated
• Provide follow-up for monitoring symptoms and treatment response
• Monitor for medication side effects
• Collaborate with patients in developing treatment plans that address their mental health concerns and psychosocial needs
• Collaborate with patients in creating safety plans
• Routinely assess patient safety and refer to higher level of care when indicated
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers in the practice to monitor symptoms and address whole-patients needs
• Collaborate with outside physicians, therapists, service coordinators, and/or other clinical professionals to address treatment goals, clinical progress, and other patient needs
• Gather and maintain patient information and records in the EMR, including medical history, medication history, and psychosocial history obtained from patients
• Gather information from primary supports and/or other professionals when clinically indicated or requested by patients
• Provide information to family/primary supports when requested by patients and make sure an ROI has been signed
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in weekly Collaborative Care team meetings
• Collaborate with PCPs and Collaborative Care Manager to assist in management of mental health disorders treated in the primary care clinic
• Improve staff competence by providing training and education regarding the interrelationship between psychiatric disorders, physical illness, psychosocial concerns, and medications
• Keep up-to-date on clinical care by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations