DDTT psychiatrist - Hamilton, OH

• Current licensure/certification, as required, to practice as a psychiatrist in the state of practice.
• Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or an equivalent certifying board.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience and/or training with the intellectual disabilities population
• Possesses or is able to obtain all necessary clearances and background checks to work with designated consumers
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) in Butler, OH.

Earn $200/hr

Shift: Part-time - 3-5 hours per week

Position Details:

The Psychiatrist is qualified in the mental health profession, and possesses the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide psychiatric treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities (Dually Diagnosed). The Psychiatrist works in conjunction with all team members, DDTT internal supports and Interagency Team. Duties include:

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  Consulting Physician:

  
  
  
  
  • Introduced to new patients and current prescribing physicians prior to formal intake.
  • Help to set tone/expectations of how consultation will work / what to expect
  • Attend morning meetings and provide active feedback/guidance
  • Work directly with the RN weekly 1-2 hours, as contract hours permit, of consultation and feedback to share with other medical professionals, review data collected from RN attending medication checks with external physicians
  
  
  
  

  Consultation:

  
  
  
  
  • Complete an initial DDTT psych eval
  • Participate in Dr. to Dr. team meetings / collaboration meetings as contract hours/schedule permit
  • Provide training/education to natural supports / family members - as needed and specific to individual needs, as contract hours/schedule permit
  
  
  
  

About our team:

The Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) is a recovery-oriented approach to supporting youth and adults who are diagnosed with both a mental illness and an intellectual disability. This program offers a comprehensive team approach to mental health treatment and service coordination for individuals with behavioral health challenges who have not progressed in their recovery after receiving more traditional behavioral health services. DDTT services are provided to individuals in the community in all settings which may include: an individual's private home, licensed or unlicensed residential settings, day programs, and other community settings.

• Learn more about the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team: https://www.merakey.org/programs/ddtt

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.