Psychiatrist FT- Crisis Care Centers

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

2 days ago

United States$199k–258kFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Psychiatrist FT- Crisis Care Centers in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct psychiatric services including evaluation, re

evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, restraint orders, and disposition decisions.

Conducts timely psychiatric assessments consistent with CSU (≤3 hrs) and CRU (≤24 hrs)

Requirements

Incorporates Evidence

Based Best Practices and maintains compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Determines medical necessity and ensures clinically appropriate interventions.

Coordinates medical and psychiatric care with nursing and clinical staff.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Psychiatrist FT- Crisis Care Centers.

Key Skills

Crisis psychiatryPsychopharmacologyDiagnostic formulationMedication managementCrisis interventionClinical documentationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationSMI managementCo-occurring disordersAssessmentClinical decision-makingTeamworkEHR systemsTrauma-informed careCultural competence

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority lists compensation for this physician position at $199k to $259k annually.

This is approximately 24% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Diagnostic formulation, Medication management, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management within a 24/7 behavioral health crisis environment. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide clinical oversight to APPs, and participate in quality assurance and system-w...

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