PRN Psychiatrist

PRN Psychiatrist

AllHealth Network is seeking a psychiatrist to join our dedicated team of behavioral health professionals at our Littleton location. This position will be on an as-needed basis. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about providing behavioral health services. Our team works tirelessly each day to foster growth and recovery through compassionate care for one another, our clients, and our future.

Pay: $155 an hour

Job Description

• Provide competent medical care to clients and complete associated documentation as required
• Ensure psychiatric services and follow-ups are completed within established timelines
• Provide psychiatric assessment/evaluation to clients within 24 hours of their admission into the adult inpatient unit
• Provide consultation and coordination to clinical staff and nurses regarding the diagnosis, psychiatric problems, treatment and medications of clients on the unit or presenting in the walk-in center
• Provide daily follow-up medication appointments to evaluate and monitor medication effectiveness including any side effects or adverse reactions
• Attend daily clinical rounds and participate with inter-disciplinary treatment team to review medical necessity of clients on the inpatient unit; discuss treatment recommendations, discharge plan, legal status and daily discharges
• Write all orders for discharges, transfers, changes in legal status, seclusion and restraint, emergency medications, and prescribed medications as indicated
• On-call hours are required on a rotating schedule with other campus medical providers
• Collaborate when necessary with partner medical facility doctors, BHOs, outpatient providers and insurance companies to provide appropriate continuity of care
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, legibly, and within established timeframes, and to accepted standards of practice
• Ensure the Diagnosis page is updated and consistent with the psychiatric evaluation for each client
• Understand and follow policies and procedures regarding the use of seclusion and restraint, mental health holds, medications, certification, grievance information and client rights.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures