PRN Inpatient Psychiatrist: Adult & Child Crisis Stabilization Units [Position # 262]

FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING MENTAL HEALTH!

~ Outstanding 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.

PRN Inpatient Psychiatrist: Adult & Child Crisis Stabilization Units [Position # 262]

DLC is offering a flexible opportunity to join our highly-reputed Baker Act receiving facility team. Psychiatrists that show energy and compassion while remaining calm in crisis situations, and have the ability to be flexible with scheduling, will thrive in this rewarding role.

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.

- Attending Baker Act court hearings, completing 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.

- Completing timely and accurate documentation requirements using agency electronic health record in compliance with confidentiality and privacy laws.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

- 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

- 1 year working with adults, adolescents and children that have severe mental illnesses/co-occurring disorders = Preferred

- 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 = A plus

- Flexibility to work a varied schedule with limited notice = 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

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- PRN/ As-Needed Position (Hourly/Non-Exempt)
~ Strong Hourly Rate Compensatory With Experience Weekly On-call Flat Rate***
~ Hours would include weekday, weekend and holiday coverage

***$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

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.