Consulting Psychiatrist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Review patient intake assessments and charts, and conduct telehealth evaluations to determine work-function impairment and the medical necessity for Short-term Disability (STD) in order to participate in the Charlie Health program.

• Accurately complete, certify, and sign Short-term disability forms with consistent information.

• Collaborate with Charlie Health clinicians and care coordinators to address clarifying requests from Employer contacts and third-party adjudicators to fill information gaps and support patients' disability leave while safeguarding PHI.

• Adhere to service-level timelines for the submission of Short-term disability paperwork, including the timely processing of extensions.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations, contributing to ongoing process enhancement.

• Provide direct patient care and education related to medication management, diagnostic evaluations, and medical assessments as necessary.

• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure effective patient communication and follow-up as required.

• This job description is not intended to encompass all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ability to support the Charlie Health team on a contract, part-time basis; remote work is encouraged.

• Must hold a valid MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) license, authorized to practice medicine in MO, IN, and KY, and be willing to obtain cross-licensure in additional states if necessary.

• Preference for licensure in other states, including but not limited to: MI, IL, OH, PA, CO, NC, DE, or TX.

• Required experience in assessing clinical appropriateness for short-term disability and completing associated paperwork.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an MD or DO; experience in IOP, PHP, and/or IP settings is preferred.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with medical staff, patients, clinical support, and administrative personnel.

• Proficient in electronic health records and Google Suite/MS Office.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility: Our virtual program enables psychiatrists to work from home or any location in which they feel most comfortable.

• Support: Our psychiatrists benefit from the assistance of a full-time Admissions and Assessment team, allowing them to concentrate on providing exceptional care to clients.

• Opportunity to Develop Meaningful Relationships with Wonderful Clients: We believe our clients are truly remarkable.

• Collaboration: All Charlie Health psychiatrists engage in case discussions, allowing you to leverage the expertise of peers to enhance your skills and think innovatively.

• Complimentary CEUs: Charlie Health offers all clinical staff access to free, online CEUs to fulfill licensing requirements and explore areas of interest.

• AI-Powered Documentation: We understand that clinical documentation can be burdensome. At Charlie Health, providers have access to an AI-powered virtual scribe that simplifies documentation and highlights key points from client sessions.