PSYCHIATRIST

FULL TIME/PART TIME - EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized, progressive Community Mental Health Center and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking team oriented, Board Certified/ Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrists, either full or part time to join our Psychiatric Service Team. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team you will provide direct psychiatric services to a diverse population, focusing on recovery of adult clients with mental health disorders, histories of trauma, and substance abuse.

General Summary: Provide comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, medication prescribing, and consultation services to members of clinical treatment teams and our integrated primary care practice.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prescribe and monitor appropriate medication/psychiatric treatments to Thrive clientele in keeping with Thrive's policies and procedures;
• Act as a member of Thrive treatment teams;
• Serve as consultant on medical/psychiatric issues to other members of clinical treatment teams;
• Serve on Thrive committees such as Utilization Review and Quality Assurance, etc., as assigned;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other medical service providers in the community;
• Incorporate Thrive's mission and Guiding Principles in the performance of professional duties;
• Serve as an educational resource to staff, clients, and the general public regarding medical issues and behavioral health;
• Promote Thrive's culture of learning and growing by serving as a mentor, facilitator, educator and consultant to all Thrive staff on program and service issues

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a "Team Player".

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution of higher learning required.

• Minimum five (5) years' experience working with an SPMI (severe mental illness) population preferred.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Board Licensed Physician Certified in Psychiatry. Licensed in the State of Rhode Island.
• Valid DEA license.
• Ability to be credential with Insurance Providers.
• Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Benefits:

Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.

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