Psychiatrist
Job in
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, 48607, USA
Listing for:
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 USD Monthly
USD
10000.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Psychiatrist
- Pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience
- $10,000 Recruitment bonus! $2,000 at start, $3,000 at 3 months, $5,000 after successful completion of probationary period.
- Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates!
- SCCMHA offers comprehensive health coverage. For a complete listing of benefits, click the SCCMHA Employment link here.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the clinical direction of the Medical Director and administrative direction of the Chief of Health Services, provides outpatient psychiatric care to consumers and their families. Uses whole-person care when working with a consumer and their family to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. Provides medical direction/support to staff; participates in clinical program planning; and reviews and approves agency diagnostic evaluations, person-centered plans, and quarterly reviews.
This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma-informed culture of safety to aid the consumer in the recovery process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides psychiatric oversight by reviewing and approving agency diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans and other assessments as required through funding sources and/or accreditation bodies in a timely fashion.Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews of assigned consumers in a timely fashion.Prescribes medication where appropriate. May prescribe medication to a consumer while performing on-call coverage for another Psychiatrist and/or Medical Director.Orders and monitors laboratory and associated tests related to the consumer’s psychiatric care and needs.Treats mental health issues involving the consumer and their families.Participates in clinical program planning.Maintains own professional development to ensure continuing improvement in providing quality care to their consumers and their families.Interprets clinical findings, as needed, to staff, parents, teachers, family members, and any other consented individuals.Utilizes a team approach to keep all members informed, is respectful of the time for all participants in completing services and documentation.Consults with other professional staff and programs in the treatment of consumers and their family.Prepares diagnostic reports in a timely fashion. Completes documentation in SCCMHA electronic medical record and required paper records as well as those required by the host agency record keeping systems.Documents time in the SCCMHA electronic medical record, accurately reflecting services and amount of time spent. Records all communications and consultations.Attends required in-services and provides in-services to staff as needed and requested. May participate in academic training of college students from any University affiliated with the agency according to policy.Adheres to the core values and operating principles of Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) at all times.Participates in peer chart reviews as assigned.Serves as SCCMHA subject matter expert in the psychiatric care of consumers and families.INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission.React productively to changes, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.Participates in CQI functions.Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.Attends and passes mandatory trainings; responsible for keeping their required trainings updated; and maintains continued credentialing requirements by the State of Michigan.(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Medical Director and Chief of Health Services
Supervises:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in clinic and community settings with consumers and families who are receiving services ks in office setting with keyboard/computer and similar office equipment. Will evaluate consumers in a variety of community settings. May be asked to provide services at a variety of locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Doctorate degree in medicine or osteopathy, completion of psychiatric residency.
Experience:
None with appropriate education.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. Must have State of Michigan Physicians’ License, Controlled Substance License and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment of consumers and families.Must have the ability to use a computer to enter…
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