Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Optum Full time

Uptown Psych is seeking a Psychiatrist - MD or DO to join our team in a dynamic outpatient clinical environment. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group treatment
  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
  • Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
  • Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
  • Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
  • Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in state of practice
  • Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in state of practice
  • Obtain the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration

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
  • Knowledge of TMS
  • Knowledge of Magventure chair (if applicable)
  • Knowledge of Spravato (if applicable)

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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