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PHYSICIAN - Psychiatrist Outpatient - Detroit Lakes, MN

Essentia Health·Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

$323,000 - $323,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Provide adult psychiatry services in an outpatient clinic setting and conduct nursing home rounds. Collaborate with a team of mental health professionals to deliver comprehensive care.

Building location

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department

3201250 psychology - Dl clin

Job description

Education qualifications

Licensure/Certification qualifications: Psychiatry – Behavioral Health

Detroit Lakes, MN

  • Our Behavioral Health team is seeking a psychiatrist to join us in serving our patient populations throughout the local and outlying communities. This MD will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to individual patients across lifespan. Our professional, patient centered, and compassionate behavioral health providers and support staff are a source of excellent support and extensive resources. The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health includes physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, psychiatric physician assistants, nurses, and dedicated support staff. This highly respected and rapidly growing team has access to top-notch facilities that provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a professional atmosphere for their practices.
  • Part-time or full-time; daily schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm; no evenings or weekends
  • Practice will consist of primarily outpatient practice with the possibility of a rotating schedule for provision of inpatient/ED consults
  • Pediatric experience and competence preferred, though not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Interpersonal Requirements

  • Psychiatrists in Behavioral Health are expected to be competent and confident in provision of the following:
  • Conducting health screenings and psychiatric evaluations.
  • Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological medications.
  • Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.
  • Collaborating with other psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
  • Seeking consultation and referring patients to other providers when necessary.
  • Collaborating with other departments and specialties when appropriate in order to effectively and ethically treat patients with complex medical needs and comorbid mental health concerns.

In addition, the candidate should possess

Highly developed analytical critical thinking and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships and to use tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with others.

Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy environment.

Use of good judgment in emergency situations.

Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

A Behavioral Health psychiatrist is able to utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. This provider will build rapport and prescribe medications, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education/Licensure/Certification

MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry.

ABPP certification preferred, though not required.

Child/adolescent certification preferred, though not required.

Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Compensation $337,000 for a 1.0 FTE. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

For more information, contact: Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter

218-786-3907 Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org [Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org]

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift start time

Shift end time

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline

Compensation Range

$1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$323,000 - $323,000/yr
Location
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 451 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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