Psychiatric Physician - Wenatchee, WA, United States - Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

Description

Full Time
Travel Percentage

We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. Medical/Dental

• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• This position will have responsibility for providing psychiatric services to identified adults seen at Catholic Charities who are enrolled for Mental Health services.

Works in conjunction with crisis services and Medical Services Manager in directing care needs of consumers receiving crisis stabilization services
Educate consumers on benefits and risks of all medications prescribed
Order and evaluate laboratory tests as indicated for appropriate medical and psychiatric care.
Consult with Catholic Charities clinical staff as needed.
Coordinate and/or consult with outside physicians for psychiatric or medical management of a client under Catholic Charities care.
Ensure accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and assessments conducted by Mental Health staff
Oversee quality and suitability of treatment and discharge planning for consumers

Provide education and training to clinical staff regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, use and abuse of medications, health maintenance and related clinical issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with agency policies and procedures

Follow front office and departmental procedures established for effective program management.
Follow agency infection control policies and procedures.
Meet regularly with provider specific staff regarding systemic issues impacting patient care
Participate in team building and coordination to improve program operations and quality of service delivery
Document all clinical activities in conjunction with agency guidelines and procedures

Ensure medication consents are documented and current
Provide legal documentation as required
Understand and comply with all relevant regulatory and safety standards and requirements.

Complete training and licensing requirements in accordance with professional standards of the discipline
Completes paperwork or online applications to assist with credentialing for third party payers.
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Electronic Medical Records skills (EMR)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Licensure, Registration, Certification

Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

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