Subspecialty Psychiatrist; Remote Potential

Job Responsibilities

A Subspecialty Psychiatrist, under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and administratively under the Chief Clinical Officer performs psychiatric assessments and evaluations for individuals receiving mental health services. This employee ensures that all documentation of client treatment services is complete timely, thorough, and accurate, to meet all agency, state, and professional standards. The employee provides psychopharmacological services including medication evaluation, consents, monitoring and orders for appropriate laboratory tests, reviews them, and authorizes prescriptions.

The employee also provides psychiatric treatment, planning and consultation and/or coordination of care for individuals receiving services. A Subspecialty Psychiatrist provides supervision and teaching to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, as required by professional and agency standards. A Subspecialty Psychiatrist may provide educational presentations to agency staff and community organizations as authorized by agency administration and performs other work duties as required.

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

An employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

A Subspecialty Psychiatrist generally works remotely, however, travel to Health West locations within Muskegon County may occasionally be required.

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

Muskegon County is an equal opportunity employer.

Muskegon County has adopted a veterans preference policy that recognizes qualifying military service.