CCBHC Psychiatric Prescriber
BIRNN, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Overview
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word: COMMUNITY. Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, MFS has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you.
Position
Psychiatric Prescriber — Merrionette Park Center.
Salary and Bonus
Starting salary ranges from $271,600 to $300,000 annually, based on skill and experience level. $2,500 sign‑on bonus for first‑time employees with MFS ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).
Essential Job Functions
Conduct comprehensive, in‑depth psychiatric evaluations for patients enrolled in the program.
Provide ongoing medication management/Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) to assigned patients at a minimum of every 90 days.
Provide oversight of assigned patient population within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Coordinate with a nurse for patients needing injections.
Order and review lab work minimally 1–2 times per year and as needed for patients.
Communicate with other members of the care team as needed.
Participate in clinical staffing with supervisors and behavioral health team members.
Participate in staff training and development as requested.
Meet agency expectations for quality and quantity of direct service.
Assist in program development related to psychiatric care of patients.
Comply with agency documentation standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physician or advanced practice provider who can prescribe medications.
Must carry personal liability insurance coverage.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certified in General Psychiatry, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC).
Participation in CME activities as mandated by Maintenance of Certification requirements.
Currently licensed to practice in Illinois and possess a current Illinois Mid‑Level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and federal DEA number (if an APRN) or medical license and an IL and federal DEA controlled substance license.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults, children/adolescents, or older adults.
Preferred additional training and certifications:
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship and/or subspecialty Addiction Psychiatry Certification.
Completion of an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Board‑eligible or Board‑certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by ABPN.
Completion of a one‑year ACGME‑accredited geriatric psychiatry fellowship, or board‑certified or board‑eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry by ABPN.
Additional Requirements
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Physical and Transportation Requirements
Driving is not required.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
MFS contributions of $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family Health Savings Account, pro‑rated to your benefits start date.
FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services for all team members.
Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
Other benefits available for part‑time and temporary workers may differ; inquire upon hire.
About MFS
Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metropolitan Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word: COMMUNITY. Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, MFS has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you.
Position
Psychiatric Prescriber — Merrionette Park Center.
Salary and Bonus
Starting salary ranges from $271,600 to $300,000 annually, based on skill and experience level. $2,500 sign‑on bonus for first‑time employees with MFS ($1,250 on the first paycheck and $1,250 after 6 months of employment).
Essential Job Functions
Conduct comprehensive, in‑depth psychiatric evaluations for patients enrolled in the program.
Provide ongoing medication management/Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) to assigned patients at a minimum of every 90 days.
Provide oversight of assigned patient population within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Coordinate with a nurse for patients needing injections.
Order and review lab work minimally 1–2 times per year and as needed for patients.
Communicate with other members of the care team as needed.
Participate in clinical staffing with supervisors and behavioral health team members.
Participate in staff training and development as requested.
Meet agency expectations for quality and quantity of direct service.
Assist in program development related to psychiatric care of patients.
Comply with agency documentation standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physician or advanced practice provider who can prescribe medications.
Must carry personal liability insurance coverage.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certified in General Psychiatry, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC).
Participation in CME activities as mandated by Maintenance of Certification requirements.
Currently licensed to practice in Illinois and possess a current Illinois Mid‑Level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and federal DEA number (if an APRN) or medical license and an IL and federal DEA controlled substance license.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults, children/adolescents, or older adults.
Preferred additional training and certifications:
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship and/or subspecialty Addiction Psychiatry Certification.
Completion of an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Board‑eligible or Board‑certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by ABPN.
Completion of a one‑year ACGME‑accredited geriatric psychiatry fellowship, or board‑certified or board‑eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry by ABPN.
Additional Requirements
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Physical and Transportation Requirements
Driving is not required.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
MFS contributions of $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family Health Savings Account, pro‑rated to your benefits start date.
FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services for all team members.
Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
Other benefits available for part‑time and temporary workers may differ; inquire upon hire.
About MFS
Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metropolitan Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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