750 Hazel St, Macon, GA 31201, USA Req #198
Thursday, September 5, 2024
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
In this role… you will prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatment or medications to treat mental, initial evaluations, for individuals, group, and families , emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Benefits Offered:
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
401k with an employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical care to individuals who experience symptoms of mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities. Is a member of our Behavioral Health team. Provides psychiatric initial evaluation, ongoing assessments, and/or crisis assessments. Provides patient education on diagnosis, medication, monitoring response(s) to treatment/side effects of medication, treatment adherence, and other relevant topics. Provides required documentation in the medical records to reflect our agency's diagnosis, treatment goals, interventions, and standards to meet the requirements of state and federal funding entities. Documents, orders, and signs assessments, progress notes, and medication or lab orders on day of service. Reviews and signs individual service plans addressing the goals and treatment interventions appropriate for the individual. Prescribes appropriate medication and obtains baseline metabolic indices as indicated and in accordance with all River Edge and professional/state/federal standards. Orders medical assessments, consultations, referrals, medications, and lab tests as indicated for patients. Participates in the Medical Staff peer review/documentation/utilization review processes and maintains agency-established targeted outcomes. Attends Medical Staff and agency meeting as required . Qualifications Neede d (education and/or experience):
Graduated from a medical school recognized by and an active Physician license granted by the Georgia composite state board of medical examiners and certification in one of the following specialties: general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, or a related discipline. At least two years of post-licensure psychiatric experience in a multidisciplinary mental health setting Additional Information:
The Application Process
All qualified applicants will be considered.
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified .
The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment . Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas . This is done to keep all employees and clients safe.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment . In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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