Adult Psychiatrist

Company: City Of Virginia Beach
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID:42761Work Location:Human Services - Pembroke 6 officesPay Range:D.3076, $265,000 - $342,000Starting Salary:Depending upon QualificationsWork Schedule:Monday - Friday daytime w/ some evening/ weekend on call coveragePart Time Hours/Wk:Job Open Date:8/13/24Application Deadline:Job Duties:The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services strives to provide residents with the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible. Our Behavioral Health division is dedicated to promoting recovery for Virginia Beach residents and their families, serving children, adolescents, and adults through comprehensive and compassionate care.Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Ready to shape the future of mental health care in a work environment dedicated to quality care and interdisciplinary teamwork? Virginia Beach Human Services is seeking to hire an Adult Psychiatrist with treatment experience across a broad range of clinical populations experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Co-occurring disorders, and/or Crisis for our Adult Outpatient Services program.Key Benefits and Incentives:*$20,000 Hiring Bonus: A generous bonus awarded in installments as you achieve key performance milestones.Psychiatry Stipend: Additional financial support recognizing your specialized expertise.Education Allowance: Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.Competitive Paid Leave Package: Supporting your work-life balance and personal well-being.Responsibilities:Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to clients in an outpatient setting, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals experiencing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participating in clinical staffing and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.Supervise and consult with medical staff, providing guidance on complex cases and ensuring that all clinical actions are in alignment with best practices.Prepare and ensure the accurate and timely submission of clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and medication orders, in compliance with Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.Authorize Clinic Option Services as required by Medicaid, and oversee the submission of billing information and clinical documentation to ensure that all services are appropriately documented and billed.Conduct necessary medical and psychiatric assessments, including lab tests and other diagnostics, to support clinical decision-making and patient care.Provide consultation and training to nursing, clinical, and administrative staff on mental health treatment protocols, medication management, and other relevant areas.Manage a patient caseload, providing comprehensive care that includes both direct treatment and the necessary documentation to support ongoing supervision and review of patient care outcomes.Travel to various department locations within the City as required to perform duties and provide services.Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation Package:Health, Dental, and Life InsuranceRetirement and Savings PlansPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessMaternity/Paternity and Parental LeaveLeave Donation ProgramTuition ReimbursementProfessional Development OpportunitiesWhy Join Us?Virginia Beach Human Services is committed to your professional development and career advancement. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and where you can grow alongside a team of dedicated professionals. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that is transforming mental health services in our community.**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.$5,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.$6,500 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of Meets Expectations.$8,500 will be awarded upon completing the employees one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of Meets Expectations.Official City Job Description:https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Staff-Psychiatrist-05162.pdfWorking Conditions:https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001928.1.pdfMinimum Requirements:MINIMUMS: Licensed as a Psychiatrist in the State of Virginia, possession of a Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) Certificate with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances. Eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party reimbursement. Must have a current and valid driver's license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. May be required to drive to off-site meetings. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.Additional Requirements:DMV Transcript: RequiredCDL: Not RequiredDOT History: Not RequiredCPS Check: RequiredPhysical: Not RequiredRespirator: Not RequiredPolygraph Review: Not RequiredPsychological Screening: Not RequiredAttachments Required: ResumePreferences:Experience working/completing TD/clinical assessments with adults SMI/SUD population.Experience providing counseling on medication use, health wellness, social problems, IMWP.Experience providing consultation and training to nursing, clinical and administrative staff.Experience maintaining clinical records in accordance with regulatory standards, including Department of Human Services, DMAS, and licensure.Experience with State performance service provision targets.Experience with filing clinical information and submission of billing information accurately and within required time frame.Special Instructions:This requisition is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and the recruitment will close upon a selection being made.Must have License to practice medicine in Virginia without restrictions and current DEA number with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances.Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.Your responses to any 'Supplemental Questions', if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.by Jobble

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