Job Description
Division: Eskenazi Medical Group
Sub-Division: EMG - Employee
Req ID: 19356
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
EMG is affiliated with Eskenazi Health and employs physician and advanced practice providers who support the Eskenazi Health system. A multi-specialty provider group, it strives to be a leading primary care provider serving all patients regardless of ability to pay or condition of health while advancing medicine through teaching and research.
Eskenazi Health is one of America's largest safety net health systems with more than 1 million outpatient visits each year. Partnering with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana. In addition to the 327-bed hospital located on its downtown Indianapolis campus, Eskenazi Health provides services at 10 federally qualified health care centers and multiple mental health sites and residential facilities located throughout Indianapolis. Eskenazi Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been highlighted as one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years.
CONSULT LIASON PSYCHIATRIST
Eskenazi Medical Group (EMG) and the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center is seeking a highly qualified Psychiatrist to lead an established consult liaison service. Primary duties would be to respond to consults from hospitalist, trauma, burn, and other inpatient medical teams providing care for inpatients at Eskenazi Health Hospital. The psychiatrist would be part of the psychiatrist service line and collaborate with psychiatrists providing care in our psychiatrist inpatient unit and psychiatric triage centers and enjoy robust support for discharged patients from our wraparound outpatient psychiatric services. Other duties would include supervision of the physician assistant on the C/L service, and other team members as they are added. Particular opportunities exist to collaborate with prestigious medical providers with interest in delirium research, early identification of psychiatric need in patients enduring acute trauma, and impact of burns on mental health. Applicants who have completed a consult liaison fellowship are preferred; however, individuals with substantial C/L experience will also be strongly considered.
Established in 1969, Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center is Indiana's first community mental health center. It provides comprehensive care for all types of emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services in multiple locations throughout Indianapolis.
An Eskenazi Health Psychiatrist engages in patient care and clinical leadership in professional ethical manners consistent with the goals and objectives of Eskenazi Health Center, Eskenazi Health and Eskenazi Medical Group. Additional aspects may include research activities, contributing to the education of a variety of learners and participating in administrative roles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Directs clinical service activities
Diagnose mental illness/addictions consistent with the most recent version of the DSM
Initiate and review the efficacy of ongoing treatment of patients, including medication, psychotherapies, laboratory monitoring, and treatment plans in accordance with organizational, state, and national standards of care.
Determine necessity of care and level of care, which includes clinical risk management evaluations.
Review and sign treatment plans, providing additional recommendations as necessary.
Complete necessary medical documentation in a consistent and timely manner in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Provide consultation.
Perform medical screening and evaluations of patients.
Evaluate need for and order seclusion and/or restraints.
Provide documentation and/or testimony to legal entities to initiate, maintain, or determine the course of treatment for patients.
Modify treatment to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age and gender of patients, their cultural background, and other pertinent personal circumstances that may affect patient care.
Make appropriate referrals to clinical services needed for psychiatric treatment that are unavailable at Eskenazi Health Center or Eskenazi Health, and take action to assist in facilitating these.
ASSOCIATED JOB DUTIES:
Participate in Medical Staff Meetings, ongoing administrative meetings, and clinical/team meetings to support achieving the goals of the organization.
Adjust to changing work conditions as necessary to meet the needs of patients, staff, and the organization.
Uphold the Mission and Values of Eskenazi Medical Group and Eskenazi Health.
Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Medical Staff By-Laws, Eskenazi Health Center's Policies and Procedures, Eskenazi Health Policies and Procedure Manuals, and Eskenazi Medical Group Policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from accredited medical school.
Completion of residency in psychiatry, with completion of fellowship in psychiatry subspecialty as appropriate.
Ongoing CME activity necessary to maintain privileging, board certification and maintenance, and subspecialty status.
Maintains active Board certification in Psychiatry.
Maintain BLS certification.
Knowledge base:
Knowledge of DSM criteria for mental illness/addiction, latest edition
Knowledge and ability to perform diagnostic psychiatric interviews, basic physical exams, order and interpret relevant laboratory findings.
Knowledge of risk assessments and legal procedures such as emergency detentions, commitments, Duty to Warn, and notifications of CPS/APS when indicated
Knowledge of detoxification protocols and medication-assisted treatments for substance use disorders
Knowledge of clinical care boundaries, as well as therapeutic and legal issues related to clinical discharge from care
Knowledge of principles of individual, group, couples and family therapy
Knowledge and ability to perform billing procedures
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and their implementation
Knowledge of computer skills including the use of email, Microsoft Word and Excel, internet use, and use of electronic medical records including e-prescribing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to meet and maintain current Eskenazi Health credentialing and privileging requirements.
Indiana State Medical License in good standing, with associated CSR.
DEA certification; X-DEA waiver required for Psychiatrists practicing at primary care health centers.
Medicare, Medicaid, and NPI provider numbers.
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