Mobile MAT Psychiatrist (48928)

Salary Range $325,000.00 - $325,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Description Position Summary: The Psychiatrist will serve as a vital member of the Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Unit, providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. This role involves delivering care directly in community settings via a mobile health unit, helping bridge access to treatment for underserved and high-risk populations. The Psychiatrist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, counselors, peer recovery specialists, and case managers. Mobile MAT program is a healthcare service that delivers addiction treatment directly to individuals in their communities using mobile units, such as vans or specialized vehicles. These programs provide medication assisted treatment, which typically includes medications like buprenorphine, combined with counseling and support services, to help individuals with opioid use disorder manage cravings, reduce withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery. These units are designed to reach underserved or remote areas, offering greater accessibility to individuals who may face barriers like transportation issues, limited access to healthcare facilities, or social stigma. In addition to providing medication, the mobile MAT program offers a range of supportive services, such as mental health counseling, case management, risk reduction education, and referrals to additional healthcare or social services. By bringing these resources directly to communities in need, mobile MAT program aim to increase access to comprehensive addiction treatment, improve patient outcomes, and reduce overdose deaths. Essential Job Functions: + Provide medical consultation to all treatment programs regarding current status recommendations pertaining to the behavioral health of clients + Ensures the dispensing and storage of medication adhere to law, regulations, licensure, and professional standards of practice. + Supervises, evaluates, and provides psychiatric treatment for adults in person or telehealth using WestCare HIPAA compliant platform on scheduled days. + Complete written comprehensive psychiatric evaluation reports in clinical data system and to be maintained in electronic clinical record. + Consult if needed with the Medical Director about mental health treatment plans and psychotropic medication educational plans. + Maintain medical records in compliance with agency, the Department of Children and Families, CARF, Managing entity and Medicaid standards and regulations. + Document notes, services and prescriptions into CDS during psychiatric service + Develop Wellness Plan with each client after psychiatric evaluation is completed and review as needed. + Provide Medication Assisted treatment to clients including education and follow up and document in CDS + Review and electronically sign all lab results and physicals conducted and upload into the clientu2019s chart in CDS. + Comply with all Federal (42 CFR and HIPPA), State, Local, ad agency confidentiality laws and regulations + Conduct telehealth psychiatric evaluations and/or outpatient treatment + Accommodates referred clients within 7 calendar days from the date of referral. + Conduct telehealth psychiatric re-evaluations, as necessary, for referred clients. + Provide a written comprehensive psychiatric evaluation report to be maintained in each clientu2019s clinical record. + Document client sessions in CDS while providing service. + Maintain medical records in compliance with agency, Department of Children and Families, CARF, and Medicaid standards and regulations. + Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position. + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and + Perform any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: + Must hold active clear medical license in the state of Florida is required at time of hire. + Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry required + Board Certified or Board Eligible in Substance Abuse Specialty preferred Education: + Graduation from an accredited college with a doctorate in medicine is required. Experience and Competencies: + A minimum of two (2) yearsu2019 experience in Detox and Office Base Suboxone/Subutex Induction required. + Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license + Experience working with similar-like behavioral health agency organizations is preferred + Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred + 20 hours of continuing education required annually. + Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Understands, communicates (both verbally and in writing), and collaborates effectively and with precision, given the time constraints of each task. + Ability to interpret and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and/or unusual circumstances. + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification + Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as needed + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character + Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. + Possesses sufficient means of independent mobility. + Maintains confidential files and records + Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology + The ability to determine appropriateness and eligibility for consumeru2019s admission to a particular program based on the current medical status of the consumer. + The ability to use diagnostic criteria to determine the consumeru2019s chemical use severity. + A thorough understanding of potential interactions between medication, psychotropic medication and illicit drugs. + The ability to explain medical problems, medication regimens and potential medication side-effects to consumers in a clear, concise and developmentally appropriate manner. + The ability to evaluate the impact of alcohol or drug on the consumeru2019s medical condition. + General knowledge of common illnesses and diseases across the life span, including infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adult and geriatric. + Ability to evaluate for signs and symptoms of acute alcohol and drug withdrawal syndromes. + Demonstrates the ability to respond to medical/psychiatric crises and to refer consumers for emergency medical care. Demonstrates empathy and compassion for consumers during a medical/psychiatric crisis. + Ability to act as a consumer advocate. + Ability to supervise staff in a respectful and collegial fashion. + The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers. + The ability to identify the needs of a consumer that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer to utilize the support systems and community resources available. + Demonstrates the ability to utilize problem-solving techniques with the appropriate degree of analysis, objectivity and foresight to make decisions. + The ability to build positive relationships with staff. + Competency and understanding in the application of team building strategies. + The ability to recognize and take appropriate actions regarding violation of any policy and/or procedure. + Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, Medicaid and CARF regulations. + Demonstrates an understanding in the interpretation and application of confidentiality regulations. + Competency in the understanding and application of developmental theory. + Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment + Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma + Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma + Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence + Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities + Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values + Knowledge of Incident Reporting + Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality + Familiarity with WestCare services and programs + Demonstrates a high degree of dependability. + Maintains a good attendance record. + Observes working hours + Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor + + Works independently with minimal supervision + Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job + Work time is always productive + Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies + Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others. + Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time. + Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare. + Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision + Maintains a positive attitude toward work + Ensures and maintains a safe working environment. + Work area is clean and orderly. + Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures. + Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Centeru2019s reporting procedures + Presents a positive personal image + Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor + Excellent communication skills; + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; + Ability to work well in a team environment; + Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality; Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office -not a remote position Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation: Physical Demands: + Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). + Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. + Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication. + Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employeeu2019s essential job functions and to observe activities in and out of the facility. + The normal work routine may require exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee. M ental Demands: + Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. + Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. + Must be able to handle multiple demands from consumers and staff members + Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.

Created: 2025-12-12