Psychiatrist - Hybrid in Chicago

Uptown Psych, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Chicago. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders in a clinical outpatient setting. You will have the flexibility to create your own schedule and see clients at home via telehealth and in-person at our office in Uptown Chicago. This a 1.0 FTE.

Uptown Psych is committed to offering the best possible, evidence-based mental health services to the Chicago metropolitan area. Our leading team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists represent extensive and diverse expertise to facilitate superior and highly personalized treatment plans for a full scope of mental health issues for children, adolescents, and adults including attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, and all anxiety spectrum disorders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurage and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Clear, active, and unrestricted Physician license in the state of Illinois
• Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification
• Active DEA registration
• BLS certification
• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position

* Knowledge of TMS and/or Spravato a plus! *

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibilty based on role, including:

• Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models and paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career