Psychiatrist

Job description

Responsibilities
Prairie St. John's is seeking a compassionate, board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our acute care behavioral health team. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and daily care for patients.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of acute psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, regularly evaluating efficacy, adjusting dosages, and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and comprehensive psychiatric assessments for newly admitted patients.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team (nursing, social work, therapy, and APPs).
• Participate in active treatment planning and safe, comprehensive discharge coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in health records

Qualifications
• Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
• Licensure: Active or eligible for an unrestricted North Dakota medical license, current DEA certificate.
• Experience: Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills