Title: Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: Either Full Time or Part Time, In Person Coverage Required a minimum of 3 days per week
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Licenses: Buprenorphine waiver preferred.
Communication: Must have excellent oral, writing and listening skills.
Organizational skills: The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules.
Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer skills: Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially WORD and EXCE

• Reports to the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services. Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Operations
• Oversees all psychiatric care at the shelter including coordination with the Embedded Nursing staff for the administration of medication.
• Provides psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred for assessment of psychiatric conditions or for entitlements and housing.
• Provides psychiatric follow-up care as needed, including psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy. Adheres to agency policy regarding obtaining health screening and laboratory monitoring.
• Provides crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• In collaboration with on-site nurse, provides liaison to outside psychiatric and medical providers as necessary and appropriate.
• Completes documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in weekly clinical team meeting at shelter. Provides case consultation to interdisciplinary staff such as case managers.
• Attends bimonthly group supervision with fellow providers and attends Healthcare Department Meetings
• Willing to participate in education and training to deliver care via telepsychiatry as needed.
• Participates in agency quality assurance process as requested by Medical Director.
• May participate in supervision of medical students or residents as arranged with Medical Director of Psychiatric Services