Psychiatrist

Job description

Responsibilities

Prairie St. John's is seeking a compassionate, board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our acute care behavioral health team. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and daily care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of acute psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, regularly evaluating efficacy, adjusting dosages, and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions. Conduct daily clinical rounds and comprehensive psychiatric assessments for newly admitted patients. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team (nursing, social work, therapy, and APPs).

Participate in active treatment planning and safe, comprehensive discharge coordination. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in health records Qualifications Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

Certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry Licensure: Active or eligible for an unrestricted North Dakota medical license, current DEA certificate.

Experience

Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills