Prairie Band, LLC
Family Psychiatrist, Outpatient
Prairie Band, LLC, Shiprock, New Mexico, United States, 87420
Description
Are you a Psychiatrist ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of others?
Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico, invites you to bring your expertise to a community that deeply values compassionate care. As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS), you’ll provide vital behavioral health support to patients across the Navajo Nation while working amid the stunning landscape of the Four Corners region. From the majestic Shiprock pinnacle to the surrounding red rock canyons, this is a place where your clinical skills and commitment to healing can truly change lives.
This
Full‑Time 1099 Contract / Locum Tenens
opportunity offers stability, cultural connection, and professional fulfillment in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Schedule & Details
8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday
No weekends, holidays, overtime or on‑call
Full‑time hours
Can work of any US license
Up to 1 year initial contract with optional extensions
Outpatient psychiatry with possible telepsychiatry opportunities
Multiple contract openings in the Navajo Area
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients across the lifespan.
Conduct follow‑up visits, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning in accordance with IHS standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical and behavioral health staff to deliver coordinated, culturally competent care.
Maintain detailed and timely documentation in the IHS electronic health record (EHR) system. (RPMS)
Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Comply with all federal, IHS, and Joint Commission regulations and documentation requirements.
Additional Duties: Additional responsibilities may be added as needed to support clinic operations and community programs. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Contractors must follow all other job‑related instructions as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director or designated supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code §472 and §473), qualified Indian applicants will be given preference in hiring and placement.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
Completion of an ACGME‑accredited psychiatric residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (must obtain certification within two years if eligible).
Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in outpatient or community psychiatry.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in Indian Health Service, federal, or government healthcare settings.
Telepsychiatry or Locum Tenens experience.
Familiarity with culturally responsive care for Native American communities.
Apply today to speak with a member of our recruitment team
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Are you a Psychiatrist ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of others?
Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico, invites you to bring your expertise to a community that deeply values compassionate care. As part of the Indian Health Service (IHS), you’ll provide vital behavioral health support to patients across the Navajo Nation while working amid the stunning landscape of the Four Corners region. From the majestic Shiprock pinnacle to the surrounding red rock canyons, this is a place where your clinical skills and commitment to healing can truly change lives.
This
Full‑Time 1099 Contract / Locum Tenens
opportunity offers stability, cultural connection, and professional fulfillment in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
Schedule & Details
8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday
No weekends, holidays, overtime or on‑call
Full‑time hours
Can work of any US license
Up to 1 year initial contract with optional extensions
Outpatient psychiatry with possible telepsychiatry opportunities
Multiple contract openings in the Navajo Area
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients across the lifespan.
Conduct follow‑up visits, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning in accordance with IHS standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical and behavioral health staff to deliver coordinated, culturally competent care.
Maintain detailed and timely documentation in the IHS electronic health record (EHR) system. (RPMS)
Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Comply with all federal, IHS, and Joint Commission regulations and documentation requirements.
Additional Duties: Additional responsibilities may be added as needed to support clinic operations and community programs. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Contractors must follow all other job‑related instructions as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director or designated supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code §472 and §473), qualified Indian applicants will be given preference in hiring and placement.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
Completion of an ACGME‑accredited psychiatric residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (must obtain certification within two years if eligible).
Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in outpatient or community psychiatry.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in Indian Health Service, federal, or government healthcare settings.
Telepsychiatry or Locum Tenens experience.
Familiarity with culturally responsive care for Native American communities.
Apply today to speak with a member of our recruitment team
#J-18808-Ljbffr