Psychiatrist

Location:Independence, MO

Department:Psychiatry

Employment Type:Full-Time (Hybrid) In person & Remote

About Centerstone Medical Group

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care.

Wedon'tdo business as usual — we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. Wedon'twork in silos — we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time.

We'relooking for bold thinkers — physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. Ifyou'reready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team.Learn more at: Centerstone Medical Group - Centerstone

Job Summary

In this role as aPsychiatrist, you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and emergency services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment. In addition, the Psychiatrist willparticipatein staff training and development activities, contribute to program evaluation and grant applications, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns, including emotional or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment.

• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.

• Carry a caseload asdeterminedin collaboration with supervisory staff.

• Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.

• Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.

• Join client staffing meetings upon request toidentifyproblems andestablishtreatment goals; assume management responsibility for assigned cases.

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Centerstone Medical Group or as assigned.

• Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts.

• Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums, educational materials, and media appearances.

• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department.

• Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointmentsin a timely manneras assigned by support services.

• Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntaryand foradditionalcompensation).

• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities, including the court system, as requested by thesupervisor/administrativeteam.

• Collaborate, and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows,residentsand students; act as backup for colleagues when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to patients, staff, and the public.

• Proficiencyin reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system is essential.

• Basic mathematical skills and the capacity to apply logic to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

• Ability toestablisheffective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts.

• Capable of working in agrouppractice, following directions, and accepting supervision.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population.

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.

• Completion of a residency program in psychiatry.

• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry.

• Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• PTO:160 hoursper year, front-loaded annual leave (up to40 hoursmay roll over from year to year)

• Sick Leave:40 hoursfront-loaded sick leave (does not roll over from year to year)

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years (renews every two years; does not roll over)

• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company

• 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company

• Relocation reimbursement, if applicable

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible schedule builds —we'llwork with you to build a clinic schedule that meets your needs, with the main consideration being availability of supporting staff (e.g.,nursingand front desk) to align with your schedule

• Opportunity to be part of an integrated, mission-driven healthcare team

• Collaborative culture focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health care

Apply Today

Click apply or reach out to Kennedy Helenthal at kennedy.helenthal@pfh.orgWe have a dedicated CMG team who is looking forward to connecting with you!