Essentia Health is seeking a full- or part-time outpatient psychiatrist in Bismarck, ND (Kirkwood Clinic) to provide behavioral health services across the lifespan, with the possibility of rotating inpatient/ED consult coverage. Compensation is $335,000 with potential additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based pay.
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Psychiatry – Behavioral Health
Detroit Lakes, MN
Our Behavioral Health team is seeking a psychiatrist to join us in serving our patient populations throughout the local and outlying communities. This MD will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to individual patients across lifespan. Our professional, patient centered, and compassionate behavioral health providers and support staff are a source of excellent support and extensive resources. The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health includes physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, psychiatric physician assistants, nurses, and dedicated support staff. This highly respected and rapidly growing team has access to top-notch facilities that provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a professional atmosphere for their practices.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Interpersonal Requirements:
Psychiatrists in Behavioral Health are expected to be competent and confident in provision of the following:
In addition, the candidate should possess:
A Behavioral Health psychiatrist is able to utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. This provider will build rapport and prescribe medications, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Compensation $335,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
For more information, contact:
Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter
218-786-3907 Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org
Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood ClinicEmployee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.We just launched this — your take shapes what we fix next.
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