About this opportunity
State of Louisiana lists this Psychiatrist opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $0.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: NEDHSA-Psychiatrist- -JR
Department: LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
This position may be filled as a full-time or part-time contract or unclassified appointment.
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis and play a vital role in providing high-quality behavioral health services to individuals and families across our region. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team committed to improving mental health outcomes in the community while maintaining a flexible contract arrangement. The selected candidate will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and clinical consultation, with an expectation of being on-site several days each week to support direct patient care and collaboration with staff. We are looking for a compassionate, patient-centered professional who is committed to excellence in behavioral healthcare and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
Requires cultural proficiency that supports work with individuals from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and any sexual orientation
Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and co-morbidity. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventative health care measures
Knowledge of human behavior and performance in the social environment; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; and learning and motivation
Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Service orientation skills: actively looking for ways to help people
Job Duties and Other Information
Essential Job Functions: Provide consultation and direct care for clients who present with mental health and addictive disorders
Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate
Prescribe and administer medications, monitor client's biological and psychological response, providing education about prescribed medications
Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric clients. Responsible for referring Primary Care and/or non-psychiatric medical care issues to appropriate sources
Responsible for patient management with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other clinical and nursing staff
Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients
Complete medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure
Provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed
Handle psychiatric emergencies, including issuing Physician Emergency Certificates
Work with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage
Work in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other NEDHSA departments and community agencies
Identify and report any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system
Actively contribute to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.
Consistently meets Utilization Management and billable services expectations
Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Director A
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(office)
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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Do you possess an active and verifiable Medical Degree in Psychiatry? Yes
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Required Question
Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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