Psychiatrist - Adult Programs (West Allis)

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our Adult treatment center team at our West Allis campus. Rogers Adult teams offer both inpatient and residential levels of care. Our multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, internists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, dietitians and mental health technicians are committed to providing compassionate, effective care for those diagnosed with mental disorders. Our treatment programs are tailored to the unique needs of the patients to provide the best outcomes for every patient. This role is within our acute care setting, and has 24/7 care, with call being distributed equally amongst the medical staff.

Responsibilities

Attend patients and assist with patient coverage at assigned locations; Conduct medication management sessions; Conduct patient psychiatric evaluations and assessments; Conduct history and physical; Create patient treatment plans and manage updates; Perform patient and family education; Participate in team and unit meetings; Create discharge plan; Provide collaboration with nurse practitioners and physician assistants; Provide oversight of medical residents and fellows; Participate in established call schedule; Complete charting and documentation within 24 hours; Serve as attending physician for assigned units; Round on patients; Complete emergency detentions; Provide medication education with nursing staff; Inservice treatment team; Meet patient productivity standards; Complete coding and documentation standards; Attend Medical Staff meeting and Executive Committee meeting; Assist in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with contracted payors; Review denials of service; Interface with referring parties to coordinate care; Market employer; Review potential admissions; Serve as advocate for organization; Provide support, information, education and services; Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities; Identify new program development opportunities; Participate in community education; Provide initial placement recommendations; Review and evaluate admission screenings; Communicate professionally; Refer to and work with other departments; Report pertinent data to team; Prioritize effectively; Communicate difficult problems; Develop and maintain relationships with medical staff

Requirements

Be licensed in the state as an MD or DO with specialization in psychiatry; Board-eligible physician; Graduate of an accredited college or university and medical school; Successful completion of a GME accredited residency and/or fellowship program; Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict; Ability to use initiative and judgement to organize, plan activities, formulate policies, delegate responsibility and make decisions; Must be able to relate to people in a manner to win their confidence and establish rapport; Must be flexible to adjust to changing conditions, programs and various details; Verbal and hearing ability required to interact with patients and employees; Numerical ability required to maintain records and operate a computer; Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills; Position requires walking, sitting and standing; Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 pounds; Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various office equipment; Physically/Mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician

Nice to have

Board certification preferred; Previous work or moonlighting experience working as a psychiatrist in another licensed hospital preferred; Leadership and/or supervisory experience in a behavioral health organization preferred; Experience with process improvement implementation preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)