Psychiatrist - Appleton WI | Do your life’s best work

Sherman Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Appleton, WI. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and 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.

Sherman Counseling is one of Wisconsin's leading counseling centers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform acute and long-term psychiatric care, including:

• Assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and management of mental health conditions
• Communicating condition information
• Preventative care
• Understanding patient medical history, current mental health status, serious mental illness symptoms, behavioral disorders, chronic disease, substance abuse, and other factors impacting mental health
• Creating and updating treatment plans
• Clinical documentation
• Medication management
• Medication administration
• Patient monitoring
• Psychotherapy
• Crisis intervention
• Promoting mental health awareness
• Educating patient and families
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Ordering and interpreting lab tests and diagnostic testing
• Making referrals
• Supervision, if applicable

Benefits Include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 23 days of PTO, 8 paid company holidays, and 1 floating hoiday
• Continuing education and license renewal fee reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and free Calm app membership
• Peloton and gym membership discounts
• And more!

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
• Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in the state of Wisconsin
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for prescribing controlled substances
• Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Eligible to enroll in the Medicare program as a provider or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable)
• Reside within commuting distance of Appleton, WI
• Willing and able to work on-site at W6152 Aerotech Drive in Appleton, WI in addition to other local centers, if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience treating adolescents and/or adults
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation including MS Office Suite and Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Knowledge of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Knowledge of Spravato
• Willingness and ability to be a collaborating physician with PMHNPs

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.