Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Psychiatrist

Requisition Number: 2280929
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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Integrated Behavioral Health of Baton Rouge is seeking a psychiatrist to join our local outpatient center in the heart of Baton Rouge, LA. At Integrated Behavioral Health, we specialize in caring for children, adolescents, and adults coping with a wide array of psychological conditions by providing coordination of care with a multidisciplinary, integrated approach with expertise in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and the most up-to-date alternative treatments. 

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. 

Additionally, as part of the Optum Behavioral Care family, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime, anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments to individuals, families and couples
  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
  • Collaborate as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
  • Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirement

You’ll 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 such as TMS and Spravato treatment. This role also includes quarterly bonus incentives. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Clear and active Physician License (MD) in the state of Louisiana
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry
  • Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
  • Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License
  • Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
  • Within commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  • Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

The salary range for this role is $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2280929

Business Segment Optum Care Solutions

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full Time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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