Psychiatrist - Chicago (Chicago)

Optum
Chicago, IL

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Uptown Psych, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Chicago. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, youll 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. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders in a clinical outpatient setting. You will have the flexibility to create your own schedule and see clients at home via telehealth and in-person at our office in Uptown Chicago. This a 1.0 FTE.

Uptown Psych is committed to offering the best possible, evidence-based mental health services to the Chicago metropolitan area. Our leading team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists represent extensive and diverse expertise to facilitate superior and highly personalized treatment plans for a full scope of mental health issues for children, adolescents, and adults including attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, and all anxiety spectrum disorders.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
  • 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

Benefits

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

  • Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
  • Flexible work models and 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

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
  • Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in the state of Illinois
  • Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for prescribing controlled substances
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience treating adolescents and/or adults
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation including MS Office Suite and Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Knowledge of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Knowledge of Spravato
  • Willingness and ability to be a collaborating physician with PMHNPs

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. Were revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. Were connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, its your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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