D185 - IDD-CSDC - Psychiatrist

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.

River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations.

Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Psychiatrist, MD at The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center

The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer individual tailored assistance and brief (up to 90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent mental health diagnoses.

These individuals are experiencing psychiatric symptoms and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that negatively impact their functioning and jeopardize their ability to stay in their usual home environment.

In this role… you will prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatment or medications to treat mental, initial evaluations, for individuals, group, and families, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care to individuals who experience symptoms of mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• Is a member of our Behavioral Health team.
• Provides psychiatric initial evaluation, ongoing assessments, and/or crisis assessments.
• Provides patient education on diagnosis, medication, monitoring response(s) to treatment/side effects of medication, treatment adherence, and other relevant topics.
• Provides required documentation in the medical records to reflect our agency's diagnosis, treatment goals, interventions, and standards to meet the requirements of state and federal funding entities.
• Documents, orders, and signs assessments, progress notes, and medication or lab orders on day of service.
• Reviews and signs individual service plans addressing the goals and treatment interventions appropriate for the individual.
• Prescribes appropriate medication and obtains baseline metabolic indices as indicated and in accordance with all River Edge and professional/state/federal standards.
• Orders medical assessments, consultations, referrals, medications, and lab tests as indicated for patients.
• Participates in the Medical Staff peer review/documentation/utilization review processes and maintains agency-established targeted outcomes.
• Attends Medical Staff and agency meeting as required.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Graduated from a medical school recognized by and an active Physician license granted by the Georgia composite state board of medical examiners and certification in one of the following specialties: general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of post-licensure psychiatric experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting

Additional Information:

• The Application Process All qualified applicants will be considered. This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified. The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
• Safe Working Environment We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas. This is done to keep all employees and clients safe.
• Diversity and Inclusion River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
• Drug-Free Workplace River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.