Psychiatrist (PRN) Emergency Psychiatric Services

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. 

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist (Part-time) Emergency Psychiatric Services

SUMMARY: To provide Psychiatric services to EPS

SCHEDULE: PRN (As needed)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent condition in EPS, face-to-face and/or by telehealth.

• Pharmacological treatment for patients including prescribing medications and using OrderConnect.

• Consult with MCRT when needed regarding dispositions from EPS services.

• Complete Certificates of Need (33-6-404’s) when clinically indicated and work collaboratively with MCRT to ensure hospitalization referral process is completed. 

• Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Discharge Specialist Care Management Supervisor and/or Care Managers.

• Participate and provide supervision during daily report and provide consultation by phone when needed.

• Seek supervision from supervising MD as appropriate.

• Consult with outside providers regarding EPS consumers as needed.

• Follow protocols as established by the EPS Medical Director, Medical Director and Director of EPS.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for attending all mandatory in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements

• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures

• Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director

• Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures.  Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator

• Will be compliant with the