Womencare Inc.·Barboursville, West Virginia
The psychiatrist will assess and treat mental illnesses in an adult outpatient setting using medication management and psychotherapy. They will collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and nursing staff to develop and monitor patient care plans.
Reports To: Clinical Director
Position Classification: Exempt
Work Location: Barboursville
Assess and treat a wide variety of mental illness in the adult outpatient setting. Treatment is primarily with medication management but also includes psychotherapy and referral as appropriate. There is significant collaboration with social workers, psychotherapists, nursing staff, and other primary care providers within FamilyCare as well as inpatient and outpatient mental health providers in the community.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
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Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating psychiatric illness using up-to-date evidence-based psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
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Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through consultation.
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Collaborate with Psychiatry Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses on staff.
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Work with primary care provider to refer to outside emergency or mental health facilities as appropriate.
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Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
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Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
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Evaluate patient care plans with primary care team.
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Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare policy.
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Teach patients, families and staff care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
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Monitor the site's behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
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Attend and participate in meetings and Quality Improvement activities as required.
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Serve as a member of site committees as requested.
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Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff.
Market context
West Virginia continues to need psychiatrists across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings, especially for candidates who can support evidence-based behavioral health care. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current West Virginia medical license, board certification or board eligibility, and strong communication with both patients and medical teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm licensure status and prepare examples of using clinical pathways in practice.
