Psychiatrist

Supports To Empower People (STEP) is hiring a Psychiatrist, Part-Time to provide community and residential services for adult men with intellectual and developmental, as well as behavioral and mental health issues in Rhode Island. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to embark upon the clinical challenges encountered and to safely explore and pursue their dreams.

Compensation (Consultant Fee Range)

The pay range for this position is $250.00 to $300.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.  This range may be modified in the future. 

What You’ll Do:

• Provide psychopharmacological consultation, assessment, evaluation and treatment for assigned caseload providing a range of psychosocial care.
• Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments according to established practice guidelines and outcomes of care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.
• Assess and monitor the person served for safety and efficacy with medication management.
• Order, interpret and evaluate appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess their clinical health care needs. Based on the outcomes of diagnostic, lab and physical assessment findings, arranged for appropriate plan of care and follow up.
• Communicate with treatment team and collateral contacts such as PCP, community agencies, and families as appropriate.
• Maintain strong relationships with PCPs, families, and community partners; attend meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with the medical director, if needed, in the coordination and provision of psychopharmacological treatment.
• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to the person served and their families according to established collaboration protocols and standards of care.
• Provide quality mental health care that is person-centered and goal-oriented with a focus on improving the person’s functional level using shared decision making.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Board Certified Psychiatrist.
• Active Rhode Island Medical License.
• Experience with individuals who have Intellectual/development disabilities required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, as travel between locations is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.