Job Overview:
Provides virtual psychiatric services to adolescents and children, for eight (8) hours per week. Conducts
primary care screenings as needed at multiple District 19 clinics; locations are subject to change.
Provides consultation to agency staff about clinical and medical services.
Documents all services provided.
Work Tasks and Duties
Productivity
Provides virtual psychiatric services to adolescents and children as needed
at multiple District 19 clinics.
Provides or assures that all consumers receive appropriate
medical & primary care screening, psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, and that all
medical/psychiatric care is appropriately & timely delivered.
Problem Solving
Establishes and modifies treatment plans including diagnosis.
Monitors client’s response to treatment including medication side effects and adverse
reactions.
Orders and interprets lab results.
Completes prior authorizations and paperwork as requested.
Demonstrates excellent customer service, professional communication, and teamwork.
Participates in administrative and clinical staff meetings as required.
Collaboration/Leadership
Acts as District’s 19 liaison with community physicians, hospital staff,
and community organizations with regard to psychiatric services.
Provides consultation to agency staff about clinical and medical services.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other medical providers, families,
and community providers.
Communicates assessment information, treatment planning, interventions and crisis needs
with case managers, clinicians, supervisors, nurses, and stakeholders.
Promotes integration of care through consultation and collaborative efforts.
Resource and Time Management
Prescribe the latest in new psychotropic medication.
Provide consultation and guidance for Primary Care Screening and Monitoring
program.
Coordinates special projects as needed to support medical and psychiatric service
provision.
Documents all services provided in consumer record on the same day that
service is provided.
Information entered correctly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
with correct codes and services.
Complies with all established legislation, mandate programs standards, and all
District 19 Clinical Services requirements regarding consumer services and
documentation of service delivery.
Quality Assurance
Provides psychiatric involvement in the development and review of policies,
procedures and protocol that govern care.
Review Incident Reports as needed.
Makes recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
Functions as a change agent to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
Assists with acquisition of sample medications and management of pharmaceutical
representatives.
Must stay abreast of changes in laws, mandates, and regulations that impact practice
and care delivery and recommend modifications to remain in compliance.
Employees will conduct themselves in compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies
and procedures.
Performs other related duties as requested.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $92.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Children's hospital
- Community health center
- Telehealth
Primary care specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Required)
Work Location: Remote