Outpatient Psychiatrist (1099)

Headlight offers a multiple disciplinary approach to mental healthcare, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management and self-care resources. Available via virtual visits or in-person, we make mental wellness easy and accessible. Our mission is Improving lives, one session at a time.
Our values·      Deliver Excellent Service  We’re determined to deliver world-class care to our clients. We build long-lasting relationships because we’re intentional about the details of our delivery and quality of care.·      Make Mental Health More Accessible Accessing mental health treatment shouldn’t be as hard as it is. We remove the barriers and simplify the process because it means our clients get the help they need, when they need it.·      Intentionally Listen Communicate with empathy. We value deep understandings that create a healthy environment of collaboration, feedback and support.·      Learn and Grow  Every day is an opportunity to do better. We want to learn and grow. Our curiosity fuels our desire to improve our practice and process. As we learn and grow, we can help more people – which is what we’re all about.·      Communal Care  We help each other be the best by creating a culture of empathy, respect, growth and balance.
Our clinicians chose Headlight because… ·      We are a mental health organization founded and led by experienced mental health clinicians. ·      We invest in you. Whether its our AI Transcription using Blueprint AI, to automate note taking and documentation or Connective Health to automate medical record retrieval. Our job is to make your job easier!·      Headlights Matching Technology will create a strong therapeutic alliance between you and new clients. Our vast network for referrals means you have the clients to keep you schedule full.·      Clinical Support with our Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with our leading clinicians.·      We prioritize your well-being and aim to prevent burnout by offering a flexible schedule ·      We offer strong administrative support for our clinicians, reducing the burden of billing and paperwork, so you can focus on what you love—providing care. ·      Enjoy Clinical Independence: You have the autonomy to make decisions about patient care and treatment while having the backing and guidance of our experienced executive Psychologists and Psychiatrists for case consultations. ·      Participate in our weekly lecture series hosted by our leading clinicians. This is an opportunity each week to attend informative sessions on various mental health topic.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
• Develop effective plan of care for patients
• Prescribe medications
• Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
• Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree, have completed an approved psychiatric residency
• Board Certification with The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Full, unencumbered MD license in the state you practice
• Active DEA in the state your prescribing   
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
• Thoughtful and compassionate
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applicat