Psychiatrist

Full Job Description

The Behavioral Health department at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is seeking a Psychiatrist to join their team. Under general direction, this individual will provide comprehensive psychiatric care and treatment in an outpatient, community-based setting.

Candidates who are looking to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) will be pleased to know that NorthPoint's score is 21. Health care providers that help underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs.


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Location and hours:
This position is located at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type:
This is a 0.7 FTE (28 hours/week), benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Psychiatrist. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic assessments.
• Evaluate need for medications and prescribes as indicated.
• Evaluate the need for therapeutic treatment and completes referrals as necessary.
• Assess patients' competence and make such determinations when appropriate.
• Engage in bi-monthly consultation with other psychiatry staff to determine need and appropriateness of psychotropic medication and psychiatric assessments.
• Participate in treatment planning with clinical staff as indicated.
• Serve as resource person in psychiatric specialty.
• Provide consultation to staff.
• Assist in monitoring quality of care provided.
• Document and maintain records and reports.
• Assist in program planning and coordination of services.

Need to have:

• Graduated from an accredited school of medicine with an M.D. degree; a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Completion of an approved internship and formal residency.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of Minnesota and eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Using the EPIC electronic health records system.
  • Working in a hospital, clinic, community, or school system.
  • With crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
  • With being trauma-informed and understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and the importance of creating safe and supportive environments.
• Knowledge of resources available through Hennepin County and the community.
• Ability to:
  • Work with patients of varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds including patients who may require the use of an interpreter.
  • Establish effective professional relationships with patients and their families.
  • Gather and interpret pertinent psychosocial and psychological data in cases characterized by complex problems and the ability to use this data to inform diagnostic considerations and develop effective clinical interventions.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other professionals, and the public.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge(login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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The list created from this posting may be used to fill future part-time or full-time vacancies.

This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Pajoua Chang
Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us