Physician - Psychiatry, Fargo, ND

Job Description

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Behavioral Health Psychiatrist

Fargo, Bismarck, Detroit Lakes, and Park Rapids

Our Fargo team is seeking a psychiatrist to join us in serving our patient populations throughout the community. This MD will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care. Our professional, patient centered, and compassionate behavioral health providers and support staff are a source of excellent support and extensive resources. The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and dedicated support staff. This highly respected and rapidly growing team has access to top-notch facilities that provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a professional atmosphere for their practices.

• Part-time or full-time; Hours would consist between Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm

• Practice will consist of primarily outpatient practice with a rotating schedule providing inpatient/ED consults

• Pediatric experience and competence preferred, though not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Interpersonal Requirements:

Psychiatrists in Behavioral Health are expected to be competent and confident in provision of the following:

• Conducting health screenings and psychiatric evaluations.

• Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological medications.

• Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.

• Collaborating with other psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, and support staff.

• Seeking consultation and referring patients to other providers when necessary.

• Collaborating with other departments and specialties when appropriate in order to effectively and ethically treat patients with complex medical needs and comorbid mental health concerns.

In addition, the candidate should possess:

• Highly developed analytical critical thinking and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and to use tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with others.

• Ability to stay calm and focused in an environment of multiple demands and use of good judgment in emergency situations.

• Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

A Behavioral Health psychiatrist is able to utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. This provider will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. In addition to the responsibilities of this physician as defined in the description, this provider is responsible for providing and supporting behavioral health services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry

• ABPP certification preferred, though not required

• Child/adolescent certification preferred, though not required

• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

Compensation $335,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

For more information, contact:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

Job Location: South University Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

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