D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Physician

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Company: River Edge Behavioral Health

Location: Macon, GA 31204

Description:

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Psychiatrist

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

As a Psychiatrist with River Edge, you will play a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and supporting individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and developmental disabilities. You'll provide direct psychiatric care including evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic guidance for individuals, groups, and families. The hourly wage for this position is between $147.16 - $147.57 per hour.

Location/Schedule:

175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct clinical care to individuals who experience symptoms of mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.
  • Prescribes appropriate medication and obtains baseline metabolic indices as indicated and in accordance with all River Edge and professional/state/federal standards.
  • Orders medical assessments, consultations, referrals, medications, and lab tests as indicated for patients.


Required Qualifications:
  • Active Physician license granted by the Georgia composite state board of medical examiners and certification in one of the following specialties: general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of post-licensure psychiatric experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting


Additional Benefits:
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Voluntary Life Insurance


If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

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  • Job Function Managerial
  • Pay Type Salary


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