Psychiatry Opening in Quad Cities; Moline, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Quad Cities; Moline, Iowa, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Outpatient Psychiatry opening - Quad Cities, IL**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals
- Hospital campus is home to emergency, orthopedic services, physician clinics, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care and treatment, home health, public health, and occupational medicine.
- The regions only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The Center provides a full continuum of behavioral health services including inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Center is the first Comprehensive Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) in Illinois as well as the first hospital-based CMHC in either Illinois or Iowa.
- Despite the national movement toward integration of behavioral health services and primary health care, it is extremely rare to come across hospitals that include a community mental health center as part of its corporate configuration (less than 1%).
- Throughout its history, Health Center has been a major contributor to quality mental health services in the Quad City and Muscatine regions.
**Responsibilities**
- Work directly with collaborating Physicians and under the supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services of the Center for Community Mental Health, practices autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients psychiatric illnesses.
- Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and brief psychotherapy.
- Provides diagnostic, prescriptive pharmacological treatments and follow-up medication management to patients
- Orders lab work, if necessary and reviews the lab reports
- Treats crisis situations and emergencies, as needed including suicide lethality assessments.
- May provide on call crisis services as part of Mobile Crisis Team, an outpatient mental health service
- Perform psychiatric hospital consults when requested within the 24-hour response time frame
- Synthesizes collected data to formulate clinical decisions regarding diagnoses, interventions and outcomes for patients
- Documents and maintains accurate records, including medication records, according to established policies and procedures
- Serves as a consistent point of contact for psychiatric medical concerns for community agencies, physician offices, schools, pharmacies, etc.
- Provides consultation to internal staff regarding medical questions such as explaining medications
- Demonstrates expertise in the interpretations of biopsychosocial data regarding client status and assumes accountability and responsibility for interventions prescribed
**Compensation/Benefits**
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
**About the Group**
- Physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care
- Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare and among Americas Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin
**Community Details**
- Comprised of six counties in Illinois and Iowa, the Quad Cities boasts a low cost of living, easy commutes, nationally regarded K-12 schools and ample cultural and recreational amenities including theaters, riverfront attractions, hundreds of miles of trails and a plethora of dining options.
- Whether its watching a sunset from a rooftop bar that overlooks our Mississippi River, taking in the culture that makes up the Quad Cities at summer festivals, or taking a bike ride along the riverbank on a crisp fall, morning, the QC loves their river and are proud to call it home.
- Start exploring and indulge in the many diverse experiences and adventures that await you in the Quad Cities.