About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations, diagnostic interviews, and psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy referrals, and community resources.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring efficacy and adjusting regimens as clinically indicated.
• Provide consultations to primary care providers and specialists regarding psychiatric diagnoses and medication management.
• Conduct crisis assessments and facilitate appropriate levels of care including hospitalization when necessary.
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation to patients and families as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
• Active Michigan medical license (or eligibility to obtain) and DEA registration.
• Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings preferred.
• Strong psychopharmacology knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

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