Illinois Licensed Acute Care Psychiatrist

Job Summary

To provide measurement-based, culturally humble episodic care to patients in acute crisis, the full-time Illinois Licensed Acute Care Psychiatrist will work remotely, evaluating and treating patients across multiple emergency rooms and psychiatric crisis programs while collaborating with onsite professionals and utilizing evidence-based practices.

Key responsibilities

• Simultaneously evaluate and treat patients in crisis across emergency rooms, hospital medical floors, and psychiatric crisis programs
• Direct and implement psychotherapeutic treatments and prescribe medication for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
• Collaborate with healthcare treatment teams to determine timely patient dispositions and provide culturally competent care

Required qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist with unrestricted, independent licensure
• Experience providing psychiatric care to all age groups in acute crisis settings
• Established and updated CAQH and FCVS profiles
• Advanced technical proficiency in telehealth, including experience with multiple EMRs
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds