Psychiatrist
Company: Frontier Behavioral Health
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Frontier Behavioral Health's presence in Spokane is more than
100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to
understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger
community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based
treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide
range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care
Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients
can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an
honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want
to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!
Provides psychiatric assessment and evaluation of assigned patients
including the need for laboratory studies, medications, medication
changes and prescribes medications accordingly and as licensed by
law. Makes recommendations for other appropriate psychiatric and
psychological interventions. Provides case consultation to other
FBH staff, residential providers and families upon request. May be
asked to help participate in a coverage pool for other outpatient
locations or inpatient units on an intermittent or occasional
basis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. Evaluate patients consistent with
prevailing practice standards. This includes collection of
psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family
history, mental status exam and diagnosis. Provide consultative
services to staff and regional partners regarding patients under
their care. Provide psychopharmacology interventions to treat
symptoms of a full range of psychiatric illnesses based on current
best practices and accepted standards of clinical management.
Follow current best practices in psychopharmacologic management and
develop an individualized treatment approach based on symptoms,
preferences, culture, lifestyle, co-morbidities, risks, and
benefits of the plan for the patient. Participate in court
proceedings when required. Maintain accurate, timely and up to date
documentation and medical records for all patients seen, utilizing
collaborative documentation whenever reasonably possible. Consult
with the Chief Medical Officer on a regular and as needed basis.
Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate
referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate. Work
collaboratively with other psychiatric services staff, including
psychiatrists, ARNPs, RN's and office staff. Comply with FBH e
mployment, safety and clinical policies and procedures. Comply with
additional expectations as listed in the employment contract. Other
duties as assigned. On-Call and CoverageAssigned call rotation: As
part of overall job responsibilities, all FBH psychiatrists will
participate in the FBH system-wide management of calls for
psychiatric care, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The FBH on-call
rotation includes a number of responsibilities including the
community consultation line for primary medical doctors and
hospitals, psychiatric back-up for other FBH on-call systems and
Crisis Response Services, and calls regarding inpatient/residential
care for FBH staff-assigned patients. The on-call rotation is
assigned in one-week increments, beginning at 8am Monday and
concluding at 8am the following Monday.Optional inpatient coverage:
FBH staff Psychiatrists are highly encouraged, but not required, to
provide coverage for inpatient services on weekends and holidays on
a rotating basis, when needed. Residency Program: All FBH
psychiatrists have the option and are encouraged to participate in
providing training to psychiatric residents as part of the
University of Washington Psychiatric Residency Program, Spokane
track. This may include clinical supervision as well as conducting
seminars, in so far as time permits. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL
HAVE: The minimum qualifications listed below represent the
knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job
successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and
responsibilities of this position.Psychiatrists employed by
Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) must be licensed to practice
medicine in the state of Washington and by the federal Drug
Enforcement Agency; must provide evidence of medical education,
including either an MD or DO degree; completion of an accredited
Psychiatry Residency training program; be Board eligible or Board
certified and privileged by FBH and meet FBH Privileging
requirements to practice Psychiatry at FBH. Privileges are granted
for 2 years at a time according to training. Renewal of Privileges
is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance reviews and
meeting requirements for licensure, including required continuing
medical education credit. -Credentialing as a care provider for
various third-party payer organizations is pursued for all FBH
psychiatrists via established protocols. Specific job expectations
and benefits are as described in each staff member's FBH employment
contract and the attached exhibits. Routine administrative duties
for all staff Psychiatrists are required in addition to timely
patient care documentation.Effective communication and
interpersonal skills are required. Prescribers must possess the
essential computer skills necessary to navigate MS Office, use
Outlook and Word, be able to type and/or record medical notes in
the electronic medical record and utilize the electronic
prescription software. -PAY (Salary/Exempt): $283, 550.00
Annually*All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral
Health. - WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH? * At Frontier
Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the
importance of EVERY employee's contribution to our mission.* Our
behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives
of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality
of life for everyone in Spokane County.* At FBH we have a variety
of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community
outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law
enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate,
trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse
needs of those we serve. Benefits described above are based on
employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits
vary based on FTE. IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION APPLICANT
ACCOMMODATIONS: To request accommodation with our application
process, please contact Human Resources at 509-458-7461. Job
seekers -may also obtain assistance, including auxiliary
accommodations/ aids, by calling WorkSource Spokane at
509-532-3120. OUR EEO POLICY -It is the policy of FBH to ensure
equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, marital
status, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, national
origin, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by law, or
their relatives, friends or associate and that ; a) has the purpose
or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work
environment, b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual's work performance, or c) otherwise
adversely affects an individual's employment opportunities.
Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited and will not be
tolerated. This includes negative actions based upon an employee's
participation in activities identified with or promoting the
interests of a protected group.
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Keywords: Frontier Behavioral Health, Coeur d'Alene , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Spokane, Idaho
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