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Psychiatrist Adult & Teen Challenge of Arkansas is seeking a licensed and compassionate Psychiatrist to provide part-time psychiatric care to our clients within a faith-based recovery program. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medication regimens, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our clients. The position requires availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with potential for additional weekday hours as needed. Qualifications: • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry. • DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances. • Must have and maintain a valid state ID- to navigate and use the company EHR. • Must be able to pass drug and nicotine test • Hold/Receive required certifications within the predetermined time limits established by the State of Arkansas. Competencies: • Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population. • Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the public. • Effective documentation skills • Demonstrates sound diagnostic judgment and clinical decision-making in psychiatric care. • Proficient in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications. • Understands the complexities of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. • Willing to incorporate spiritual considerations into treatment when appropriate. • Adheres to professional ethics, legal standards, and confidentiality requirements. • Responds calmly and effectively to psychiatric emergencies and behavioral health crises. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations. • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in compliance with federal and state regulations. • Monitor client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. • Maintain current knowledge of best practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine. • Identify and provide crisis services as necessary. • Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis. • Uses the Master Treatment Plan to develop activities to use with clients approved for OBHS services. May provide on-site and off-site intervention to clients. • Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services. • Follows all HIPAA regulations. • Is familiar with the company’s policies and procedures and guidelines including all safety protocols and rules for facility. • Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and external information according to company policy. • Assists in overcoming barriers to treatment of clients. • Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies. • Provides timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e. DCFS, legal system, etc.). • Ensures client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments. • Models’ stability for client and family with regular sessions. • Empower clients to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals. • Encourages client compliance with the established treatment plan. • Monitors/reports client behavior in all environments. • Attends all required clinic meetings. • Ensures that all progress notes relating to client intervention reflect Treatment Plan goals and objectives and current diagnosis. • Monitors treatment plan follow-up, services to clients, and overall conditions in the facility. • Other duties as assigned.