Psychiatrist

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Job description

Overview:

AvitaCare Atlanta, Inclusive Primary & Specialty Care

We offer patients compassionate primary and specialty health care services. We are committed to serving the whole you! ()

We are recruiting for a Psychiatrist. The Psychiatrist is a member of the clinic's multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to deliver patient-centered care with a focus on holistic wellness. This physician will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare providers in an integrated healthcare model. Additionally, this role is providing guidance and support for the behavioral health team, including programmatic development focused on outcomes.

Our team of primary and specialty care providers along with our behavioral health clinicians work in collaboration with patients and caregivers to address both the body and mind. This care may address behavioral health and substance misuse conditions, health behaviors, stress-related symptoms, or the impact of behavioral health on chronic medical conditions.

Our practice includes primary and chronic disease management with a particular focus on individuals living with HIV and transgender care.

Great work-life balance! Flexible schedule with no nights or weekend shifts!

About the Role:

Clinical assessment and diagnosis
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions
Utilize evidence based diagnostic tools and criteria
Treatment Planning and Implementation
Develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Medication management
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications ensuring appropriate use and monitoring for side effects
Collaboration and Coordination
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to include Primary Care Providers, Infectious Disease and HIV Care Providers, Social Workers, Care Managers, Pharmacists, and other allied professional staff.
Develop comprehensive individualized care plans through shared decision making
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings
Patient Education and Support
Provide education to patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
Consultations and treatment referrals focused on improving behavioral health outcomes
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Completion of supporting documentation for patients
Supervision of the behavioral health team to include programmatic development and evaluating appropriate outcome measures and KPIs.

About You:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with specialization in Psychiatry
Active Georgia license to practice Psychiatry
Board certified in Psychiatry
Active DEA registration
BLS certification
Experience in an integrated healthcare setting preferred
Experience in a psychiatric setting and 2-3 years of psychiatric prescribing practice
Understanding of integrated care models and experience with multidisciplinary treatment approaches
Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with constant collaboration within and across provider teams
Innovative and creative and innovative self-starter to help solve patient's problems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Effectively adapt and respond to a complex, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment
Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment and treatment

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We're committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings. Six Company Paid Holidays and Three Personal Floating holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Leaves - Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Time to Vote, Jury Duty, Award Recognition Program, Professional Learning & Development opportunities. Company Paid benefits - Basic Life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, Health/Dependent Flexible Spending. Voluntary benefits - Long and Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole and Supplementary Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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