LOCAL PSYCHIATRIST OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE-CHANGING MENTAL HEALTH!

~ Full OR Part-Time ~

~ Enhanced On-Call Compensation ~ 

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Serving adults, children, and families, DLC provided more than 315,000 prevention, intervention, and treatment services in the last year.

Inpatient Psychiatrist: Adult & Child Crisis Stabilization Units [Position # 1146]

We are looking to enhance our highly-reputed Baker Act receiving facility team with a psychiatrist that shows dedicated energy and compassion while remaining calm and collected in crisis situations. 

POSITION DETAILS:

- Working closely with the Director of Acute Care Services and Medical Director while also demonstrating a high level of independent responsibility.

- Providing direct psychiatric services in a crisis/inpatient setting to adults and children.

- Cross training for coverage of Detox and Crossroads substance use recovery programs.

- Assisting Medical Services and Child PHP during times of low census and acuity.

- Attending Baker Act court hearings, completing periodic Baker Act evaluations and providing medication follow up to inmates at the Collier County Jail via telemedicine. 

- Attending morning team report meeting and actively participating in treatment planning with other DLC Staff to design optimal Client care. 

- Assessing Clients' mental health status, diagnostic impressions supported by the presenting symptoms, clinical summary, and treatment recommendations. 

- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Clients and families to achieve treatment goals.

- Assuring appropriate medication prescription and responding to address and manage side effects. 

- Attending to compliance and documentation requirements related to medical records, storage and HIPAA. 

- Complying with DLC's policies and procedures relating to restraint, seclusion, and emergency treatment orders. 

TO JOIN OUR ELITE ACUTE CARE TEAM: 

- Current and clear FL Psychiatrist License & DEA = Required

- Medical Doctor Degree from a regionally accredited College or University = Required

- Experience with Baker Acts = Required

- 2 years of inpatient experience = Required

- 2 years working with adults, adolescents and children that have severe mental illnesses/co-occurring disorders = Required

- Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the care and treatment of those with mental health or substance use disorders = Required

- Ability to collaborate with other Programs, outside community agencies, and a diverse Client base = Required

- Spanish Bilingual = Preferred

- Ability to establish and maintain professional Client boundaries = Required

- Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively = Required

- Dedication to the organization's mission, standards, procedures and protocol = Required

- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Required

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- Full-Time OR Part-Time Salaried/Exempt Position
~ Target Hours Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
~ Some flexibility available with scheduled hours
~ Rotating Holiday/Weekend coverage with other DLCenters' Providers (Enhanced Compensation)   

***$3,000 weekly flat rate for Crisis Stabilization Psychiatrist On-Call Duty
~ Monday-Monday
~ Rounds for Psychiatric Evaluation/Medication Management (Adult & Child CSU)
 ~ Saturday & Sunday With 2 Supporting APRN's
~ On-call Consultation and Orders for After Hours (5PM- 8AM) for Assigned Week
~ Emergencies and Orders  

- COMPREHENSIVE benefits outside of competitive salary include:
~ Exciting 401(k) w/Employer Match
~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D
~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
~ Diverse discounts with local businesses
~ DLC-sponsored Health& Wellness Initiatives Including EAP
~ Extensive Tuition/Licensure Reimbursement Plans

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLCenters is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLCenters' work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards life-changing wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@dlcenters.org.