Psychiatrist (69432)
VARIETY CARE INC·Edmond, Oklahoma
VARIETY CARE INC·Edmond, Oklahoma
Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders for adults, children, and families. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing treatment plans, and providing emergency on-call crisis services.
Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting adults, children and their families. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, determines the appropriate course of treatment, and discusses these treatment plans with the patient and/or the responsible adults. Primary
Provides emergency "on-call" services to resolve crisis situations at Variety Care and Northcare as needed. Providers supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and students as requested. Prepares initial psychiatric evaluation report on prospective patients. Reviews social, medical and personal history of patients, interviews patients and assesses mental status of patients. Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included. Complete all required documentation in electronic medical records according to deadlines/guidelines set forth by payers and leadership. Assist in preventing relapses or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time. Utilizes appropriate laboratory tests using prescribed methods and techniques; determines normal and abnormal test results; and develops a health care plan based upon analyzed data. Formulates decisions concerning admission, prescriptive program and clinical management. Monitors patient’s progress and ensures that the patient's needs are met by communicating, advising and consulting with residential, educational, medical and other involved staff (outside of team meetings). Determines need for and arrange psychiatric hospitalizations. Attends scheduled clinical team meetings to review and evaluate patient's prescriptive program planning. Communicates with patients and/or agencies, via telephone, correspondence and conferences to discuss patient progress and problems in therapy, drug related matters, aftercare planning, etc. Provides consultation to clinical and nursing staff as appropriate to help deal more effectively with the management of assigned patients. Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource including a provider’s home when necessary. Support Variety Care’s pursuit of accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs. Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable. Performs other duties as assigned QualificationsRequirements, Special Skills or Knowledge: MD with OK state license for practice of medicine and OK Board certification in Psychiatry. One year internship. Three years of psychiatric residency. Essential Functions: Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must have excellent concentration ability.
Requires an MD with an Oklahoma state license and Board certification in Psychiatry. Candidates must have completed a one-year internship and a three-year psychiatric residency.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.
