Psychiatrist- Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic
Company: Merakey
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical
school.
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Valid state medical license and DEA registration for
prescribing controlled substances.
- Experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatry, or
urgent care settings is preferred.
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatments and
interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and empathy in working with patients and
their families.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and
healthcare technology. We are seeking a Psychiatristto join our
teaminthePhiladelphia, PA 19129area for our Behavioral Health
Urgent Care Clinic. Provides psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and
care to individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health needs.
Supervises the Certified Nurse Practitioners and works
collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary BHUCC team to assess
and manage urgent behavioral health needs, ensuring the delivery of
high-quality and compassionate services. Psychiatric Assessment and
Diagnosis:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health
assessments to determine the patient's immediate needs.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings
and in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist. Medication
Management and Prescription:
- Develop and implement medication treatment in BHUCC
setting.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed in
BHUCC setting.
- Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects, making
adjustments as necessary. Urgent Care Intervention and
Stabilization:
- Provide behavioral health urgent intervention services,
offering immediate support and compassionate care to patients in
distress.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to create behavioral health
urgent care stabilization plans for individuals experiencing urgent
needs. Care Coordination:
- Coordinate care and treatment modalities with team and external
providers. Supervision of CRNP's
- Provide leadership and supervision, ensuring efficient clinical
operations and adherence to protocols.
- Oversee the CRNP's work, offer guidance, and promote a
collaborative and supportive team environment. Patient Education
and Support:
- Educate patients and their families about behavioral health
conditions, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
- Offer empathetic support to patients throughout their treatment
journey. Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment
plans, and progress notes using the BHUCC's electronic health
records system.
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards and legal
regulations. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer
reviews and clinical audits.
- Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in
behavioral health.
- Adhere to the Merakey policies and procedures, comply with code
of conduct, and participate in regular supervision and development.
Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans,
competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit
provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education
services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly
40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the
country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy
for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We
deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the
diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from
underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all
Veterans to apply!
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Keywords: Merakey, Philadelphia , Psychiatrist- Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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