About Job
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As a psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders.
Additionally, as part of the Optum Behavioral Care family, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime, anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments to individuals, families and couples
- Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
- Collaborate as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
- Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirement
Required Qualifications
- Clear and active Physician License (MD) in the state of Louisiana
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry
- Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License
- Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
- Within commuting distance of New Orleans, LA
- 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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