What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN position at North Star Behavioral Health?
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
We are seeking a PRN Family Medicine Physician to join our behavioral health team. This role combines primary care expertise with a focus on supporting patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Family Medicine Physician will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, integrated care, addressing both physical and behavioral health needs to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449 EthicsPoint - UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a PRN Family Medicine Physician to join our behavioral health team. This role combines primary care expertise with a focus on supporting patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Family Medicine Physician will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, integrated care, addressing both physical and behavioral health needs to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including physical exams, to identify and treat physical health conditions alongside behavioral health challenges.
- Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to develop and implement integrated treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Manage and treat chronic and acute medical conditions in patients with co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic medications, in coordination with psychiatrists and other specialists.
- Provide preventive care and health education to support patients’ overall well-being.
- Participate in case conferences with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Document patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatment plans in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Stay informed about advancements in family medicine and behavioral health to incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of a residency program in Family Medicine.
- Board certification in Family Medicine (or eligibility for certification).
- Valid state medical license to practice.
- Experience or interest in behavioral health and integrated care settings preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.
- Clinical setting, including outpatient clinics, community health centers, or integrated care facilities.
- Collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- May include on-call responsibilities or after-hours consultations as needed.
- Be part of an innovative team dedicated to integrating physical and mental health care.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Make a meaningful impact by addressing the whole-person needs of patients.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449 EthicsPoint - UHS of Delaware, Inc.