Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist – Erie Family Health Centers

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Behavioral Health Team! Psychiatrists diagnose, treat and help prevent psychiatric disorders in a community health center setting. Prescribe and monitor medication. Collaborate with medical providers and Behavioral Health team. Provide continuity of care to each patient.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie's Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee's biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric advance practice registered nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Document treatment and consultation.
• Consult with medical team and BH team.
• Be responsible for supervising and mentoring residents regarding psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose nature and extent of psychiatric disorders and evaluate for co-existing or contributing medical conditions.
• Prescribe, direct, and administer medications to treat psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals.
• Perform assessment of new clients and update returning clients.
• Manage and monitor medication compliance.
• Provide supervision and instruction to residents.
• Keep records as required.
• Document all patient care activities.
• Participate as member of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Maintain at least minimum CME certificates as required by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Adhere to all Erie Family Health Center policies & procedures.

• Licensed physician in the state of Illinois

• At least 3 years of experience in community health or with a similar patient population while in training is preferred.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, MD or DO.
• Proficiency in medical Spanish preferred.

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