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Remote Psychiatry| Flexible schedule| TX

DirectShifts

DirectShifts

Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022

About the Role

Fully remote, 100% telemedicine position.

This role is available as Part time. 

Our Partner's Virtual Care provides high-quality, convenient and affordable healthcare on demand. Using our proprietary technology, we connect patients with licensed providers, who conduct video-based visits. and are looking for a board-certified Psychiatrist to join our team; tele psych experience preferred. This is a virtual/online opportunity. 

Essential Job Functions 

  • Each initial visit lasts an average of 40 minutes with medication follow up visits typically shorter in duration, 10-15 minutes 
  • Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and services for patients within the standards of professional psychiatric and medical care via telepsychiatry 
  • Develop treatment plans utilizing assessment information to provide support, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology as appropriate for individual patient needs  
  • In accordance with best practices, utilize treatment interventions that align with the needs of the patient’s concerns and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral disorder(s) 
  • Monitoring of patients prescribed psychotropic medication regimen to assess treatment effectiveness, and medication side effects through follow up appointments and adjust treatment as necessary 
  • As needed, consult, and collaborate with the patient’s primary care physician, outside medical providers and/or other health care providers. 
  • Develop, schedule and implement high quality treatment that adheres to evidence-based practices 
  • Knowledge and comfort with ePrescription while complying with telepsychiatry standards and applicable Federal and State laws 
  • Adhere to our partner's clinical quality parameters and telemedicine practice guidelines 
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to adhere to the areas of regulatory compliance, professional standards and ethical practices

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with full unrestricted state medical license 
  • Board Certification from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology  
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience as an independently licensed professional 
  • Must have experience treating diverse populations through individual, family or couples therapy 
  • Must have an understanding of the Ryan Haight Act and any current state regulations/laws pertaining to the prescription of DEA controlled medications following a tele behavioral health evaluation 
  • Telemedicine experience preferred  
  • Strong communication, documentation and diagnosing skills 
  • Familiarity with technology, including computers, smartphones, and tablets 
  • Extensive knowledge of community resources, support networks and local self-help groups 
  •  Ongoing commitment to continued education and attendance at professional workshops, trainings and conferences