Psychiatrist jobs in Lafayette, LA
Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Being a Psychiatrist prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Additionally, Psychiatrist requires a MD degree. Must have completed a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Child Psychiatrist - Medical Director
- Max Populi, LLC
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Lafayette, LA
FULL_TIME
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Seeking a medical doctor who is licensed and resides in Louisiana who can drive programs within the Center for Excellence for a Fortune 500 managed care Company.Behavioral Health Medical Director - Louisiana – 100% remote30 hours/week
- Provides clinical leadership to the interdisciplinary Medical Management team, which includes clinical/medical oversight of clinical team members and consultation and training with care managers in order to address cost and quality of care. Provides day to day physician oversight to an assigned interdisciplinary UM team, including regular involvement in the case management of at-risk cases and medical necessity decisions. Follows high risk cases throughout treatment continuum from inpatient, rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, outpatient and other levels of care. Ensures that persons with severe, complex, and/or treatment resistant illnesses receive medically necessary coordinated care throughout the episode of treatment. Continues physician oversight of at-risk patients deemed appropriate for complex case management and timely completion of all utilization management activities. Involvement in the development of case management plans.
- Develops and implements a Utilization Management program and action plan, which includes strategies that ensure a high quality of patient care, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate care at the most cost-effective setting. Evaluates the effectiveness of UM practices and criteria. Actively monitors for over- and under-utilization. Assumes a leadership position relative to knowledge, implementation, training and supervision of the use of the medical necessity criteria.
- Along with the Corporate Clinical team, implements clinical practice standards and policies developed by Magellan corporate and participates in management of activities. Develops, implements and interprets medical policy, technology assessments, and medical necessity guidelines.
- Develops effective working relationships with practitioners, provider facilities, treatment programs, and may establish relationships and/or consult with client organizations. Confers directly with psychiatrists and other practitioners regarding the care of patients with severe, complex, and/or treatment resistant illnesses through peer review and educational interventions. Identifies and immediately follows up any quality of care concerns with practitioners and provider facilities and treatment programs involved in the member’s care. Ensures that contract requirements, accreditation standards (e.g. NCQA), state policies and federal policies are implemented specific to each Magellan client. Works with teams on continuous quality improvement to ensure ongoing compliance in utilization and case management.
- Participates in and maintains the integrity of the appeals process, both internally and externally. Responsible for the investigation of adverse incidents and quality of care concerns. Participates in preparation for NCQA and URAC certifications. Develops and provides leadership for NCQA-compliant clinical quality improvement activity (QIA) in collaboration with the clinical lead senior medical director, and quality improvement staff. May participate in various committees or project teams as directed by the senior medical director or vice-president.
M.D. or D.O.Board certification approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required.Board certification in Child Psychiatry requiredMust be licensed in the State of LouisianaMedicaid experience a plusMust possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.Previous experience in chart reviews, peer reviews and/or utilization reviews requiredStrong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.
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Residential Mentor
- Evangelhouse Christian Academy
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Saint Martinville, LA
- Job Description Job Description Dorm Supervision · Ability to be physically active, indoors and outside; includes walkin...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histotech OR Histotechnologist OR Histology Tech
- K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
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Lafayette, LA
- Top Dermapathology Practice Hiring Histotech Early Morning Day Shift Tuesday-Saturday Great work/life balance Family env...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Psychiatrist
- Headway
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Lafayette, LA
- Remote Licensed Psychiatrist Wage: Between $148-$238 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatrist looking to launch a private...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
ACT Team Leader
- Voagbr
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Lafayette, LA
- >> ACT Team Leader ACT Team Leader Summary Title:ACT Team LeaderID:1459Department:Behavioral Health ServicesEmployment T...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,975 per week
- Triage Staffing
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Lafayette, LA
- Triage Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana. Job Description...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Psychiatrist
- Headway
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Lafayette, LA
- Remote Licensed Psychiatrist Wage: Between $148-$238 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatrist looking to launch a private...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Front Desk Receptionist
- Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
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Lafayette, LA
- **Description:** Since 1969, OCR has been local and physician-owned with strong ties to the community. With a talented, ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Afterhours RN (on call)
- Heart of Hospice, LLC
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Lafayette, LA
- We are hiring for an Afterhours Registered Nurse. At Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of cari...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water.
Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...
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Income Estimation for Psychiatrist jobs
$211,970 to $266,009
Lafayette, Louisiana area prices
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What does a Psychiatrist do?
Psychiatrist in Temple, TX
So a psychiatrist may prescribe medication and will more quickly use medication as treatment than a psychologist will.
November 11, 2019
Psychiatrist in Wilmington, DE
Once the disorder has been diagnosed psychiatrists may then choose to treat the ailment with a combination of psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions, electroconvulsive therapy, and medication that they themselves prescribe.
November 01, 2019
Psychiatrist in Saginaw, MI
Psychiatrists offer a range of services to patients, which include psychotherapy (the familiar "patient on the couch" scenario), prescribing prescription medications, brain imaging using computerized tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography (PET) scans and ordering blood work.
October 09, 2019