What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Psychiatrist position at Community Health Connections?
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We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low-income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a diversity, equity, and inclusion culture. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects our community. We are proud to be able to serve our community! We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about our work!
The Child Psychiatrist is responsible for clinical psychiatric services provided to patients at Community Health Connections throughout the patient's lifespan, with an emphasis on the psychiatric care of children and adolescents. The Child Psychiatrist will consult with primary and behavioral health providers regarding individual cases, medication management, and care modalities.
Major responsibilities:
- Provide direct psychiatric patient care to a panel of CHC patients including office-based telehealth.
- Provide medication management consultation to primary care providers at the Health Center
- Participate in the collaborative, integrated healthcare model of CHC
- Participate in the educational activities of the Behavioral Health Department in collaboration with the family medicine faculty.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Reviews, including group meetings and reviewing documentation.
- Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
- Facilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies
- Develops and provides educational materials and programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals.
- Actively participates in the departmental quality assurance program.
- Serves on appropriate department and hospital committees.
- Supervisor physicians and non-physician practitioners interested in treating children and adolescents.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of USGME Qualified Child Psychiatry Residency Program
- 2 yrs. Child Psychiatry experience in a similar setting.
- Valid License for the practice of Medicine in Massachusetts
- Valid Massachusetts DEA Certificate
- Valid Federal DEA Certificate
- Board Certified or eligible by ABPN in general psychiatry
- Proficient in Electronic Health Record systems - preferably EPIC – and other web-based platforms.
- Bilingual a plus
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
Benefits:
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-Term Disability, Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, cell phone plans, electronics, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/Educational development reimbursement
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learns”, team building, and more!)
