The CommuniCare Family of Companies currently owns/manage numerous World-Class nursing and rehabilitation centers, Specialty Care Centers and assisted living communities throughout Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Since 1984, CommuniCare Health Services has provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the heart's of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients and family members care for and about one another. When combined with our highly professional and competent staff and efficient and effective systems, this results in a warm, loving environment where our residents become part of the family and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Job description

Telehealth Psychiatrist in Long-Term Care Setting

Now Offering $20k Sign On Bonus for Successful Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate telehealth psychiatrist to deliver psychiatric care across multiple states. This role involves providing emergency and routine psychiatric care to residents to ensure their mental health needs are met through a flexible and accessible care model. Our psychiatrist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed clinical social workers (LISWs), and behavioral health care managers, to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning via telehealth.
Provide both routine and emergency psychiatric care for residents in long-term care settings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Collaborate with behavioral health care managers to streamline telepsychiatry services to ensure smooth transitions between in-person and virtual care.
Ensure that all telehealth psychiatric services follow state and federal regulations, including CMS, Medicare, and telehealth-specific rules.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board-certified in Psychiatry
Eligible for licensure in multiple states (PHP can assist with licensure)
Ability to collaborate with psychiatric nurse practitioners, LISWs, and behavioral health care managers in a virtual environment.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and telehealth-specific documentation practices.
Expertise in emergency psychiatric care, including risk assessments and crisis intervention (preferred).
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits