PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning to patients of the FoundCare Behavioral Health department, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, integrated, trauma-informed, patient-centered care, in accordance with state and federal regulations, HRSA and CMS requirements, and FoundCare Behavioral Health protocols.

This is a part-time position working approximately one day per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Clinical Care & Psychiatric Services

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations after referral from Behavioral Health practitioner in accordance with protocol.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions using DSM-5 criteria.
• Provide medication management including initiation, adjustment, continuation, and discontinuation of psychotropic medications.
• Deliver psychiatric services across the lifespan as credentialed and clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients on medication purpose, risks, benefits, side effects, and non-pharmacologic treatment options (e.g., psychotherapy).
• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to interdisciplinary staff regarding complex psychiatric cases.

Treatment Planning & Documentation

• Develop, review, and update individualized psychiatric treatment plans demonstrating medical necessity.
• Ensure treatment plans are reviewed at least every 90 days or sooner as clinically indicated.
• Document all clinical care in EPIC, including psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, medication management, and care coordination.
• Ensure documentation reflects accurate clinical decision-making and avoids inappropriate duplication.
• Document lab orders, results, and follow-up actions in Epic.

Quality Measures & Compliance

• Ensure completion of required screening tools at visits (e.g., PHQ-9/PHQ-A, GAD-7, and BMI).
• Order and monitor laboratory testing in accordance with FoundCare protocol: 

-Quarterly labs for patients prescribed controlled substances.

-Biannual labs for patients prescribed non-controlled psychiatric medications.

• Review lab results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Verify controlled substance prescribing through Florida PDMP (EFORCSE) prior to prescribing and as required.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to HRSA, CMS, and grant-related documentation standards.

Care Coordination & Integrated Care

• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Practitioners to support psychotherapy and holistic treatment planning.
• Coordinate care with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), specialists, Care Coordinators, pharmacies, and external partners.
• Encourage patients to utilize FoundCare or contracted pharmacies to promote continuity of care.
• Support integrated care by encouraging patients to establish care with a FoundCare PCP when applicable.

Crisis & Safety Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises (e.g., suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation) in accordance with crisis protocols.
• Participate in safety planning, risk assessments, and emergency interventions when required.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance in crisis situations.

Professional & Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical guidance to psychiatric providers, APRNs, and clinical staff as assigned.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and departmental initiatives.
• Complete peer reviews in a timely manner in accordance with FoundCare quality assurance and peer review protocols, ensuring documentation reflects clinical quality, compliance, and adherence to standards of care.
• Support staff training and professional development activities.
• Maintain licensure, DEA registration, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
• Promote FoundCare’s mission, vision, and commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology.
• Strong understanding of HRSA, CMS, and behavioral health compliance requirements.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and manage clinical risk.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, including the ability to communicate in the English language with or without the use of interpreters or auxiliary services.
• Proficiency in Epic or similar electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed care delivery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. 
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less. 
• Use standard office equipment and technology, including computers, telephones, and clinical equipment and systems, in the course of daily duties.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties. 
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license.
• DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience, preferably in community health or integrated-care settings.
• Eligibility for and maintenance of medical staff privileges, Medicaid, and Medicare credentialing.
• Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in English and Haitian Creole or Spanish.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.