Psychiatrist - Detroit, MI (#R10292)

• Location: Detroit, MI
• Employment Type: 1099
• Hourly Rate: $200 - $250 per hour (based on experience)

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist. This physician leadership role combines clinical expertise with medical oversight responsibilities and is ideal for a psychiatrist with experience in community mental health, utilization management, quality improvement, policy development, and behavioral health leadership. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatrist will support evidence-based clinical practices, determine medical necessity, conduct peer reviews, provide psychiatric consultation, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with network providers and healthcare stakeholders to improve behavioral healthcare delivery throughout Wayne County.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $200 - $250 per hour based on experience in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 1099 independent contractor position.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with flexibility based on committee meetings, provider consultations, training activities, and urgent clinical matters.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment while serving in a physician leadership role within a community behavioral health network.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by shaping evidence-based practices, quality improvement initiatives, and behavioral health policy throughout Wayne County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support evidence-based best practice standards for behavioral health services.
• Review and determine medical necessity for behavioral health services.
• Conduct peer reviews and clinical consultations with network providers and contractors.
• Support utilization management activities, service denials, appeals, retrospective reviews, and Medicaid-related clinical reviews.
• Participate in review processes involving sentinel events, mortality reviews, and recipient rights consultations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures.
• Provide expertise related to psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic medications, and coordination of care.
• Deliver training and staff development programs for Medical Directors, providers, network staff, and clinical professionals.
• Serve in leadership roles for committees including Medical Advisory, Utilization Management, Credentialing, Peer Review, and other clinical oversight committees.
• Provide consultation to emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, hospitals, and community providers.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and mentor psychiatric residents and fellows.
• Provide direct patient care and psychiatric consultation services as required.
• Participate in clinical and administrative meetings and support discharge planning and community hospital reviews.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Job Qualifications & Certifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Active Michigan Physician License.
• Active Michigan Controlled Substance License.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a mental health program.
• Experience with:
• Policy development and implementation
• Accreditation activities
• Staff development and physician education
• Peer review activities
• Supervisory or management responsibilities involving direct reports
• Experience in community behavioral health, public sector mental health systems, Medicaid programs, utilization review, or quality management is highly preferred.
• Skills:
• Board-Certified Psychiatrist
• Michigan Physician License
• Community Mental Health Experience
• Utilization Management
• Medical Necessity Reviews
• Policy Development
• Peer Review
• Leadership/Supervisory Experience
• Medicaid Behavioral Health
• Quality Improvement / Accreditation Experience