Psychiatrist MD - Integrated Behavioral Health of Baton Rouge

Integrated Behavioral Health of Baton Rouge is seeking a psychiatrist to join our local outpatient center in the heart of Baton Rouge, LA. At Integrated Behavioral Health, we specialize in caring for children, adolescents, and adults coping with a wide array of psychological conditions by providing coordination of care with a multidisciplinary, integrated approach with expertise in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and the most up-to-date alternative treatments.

As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders.

Additionally, as part of the Optum Behavioral Care family, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime, anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments to individuals, families and couples
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• Collaborate as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
• Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirement

Required Qualifications:

• Clear and active Physician License (MD) in the state of Louisiana
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License
• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
• Within commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.