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Psychiatrist MD or DO

Optum, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Optum Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a

Psychiatrist

to join our team in King of Prussia, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care. Providers at Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania begin with an on-site schedule to support initial patient engagement and caseload development. Once a stable caseload is established, there is flexibility to transition into a hybrid model that includes both in-person and remote care delivery. This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Responsibilities

Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans

Collaborate with clinicians on patient care to provide supportive care to shared patient

Communicate effectively with referrals sources, i.e., physicians, schools, higher levels of care, etc., when working with their referred patients

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Act as Collaborating Physician to PMHNP colleagues and provide appropriate support as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses

Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

Required Qualifications

Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in Pennsylvania or able to obtain one

Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification

Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting

Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children to geriatrics

Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

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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