Psychiatrist M.D.

Employer: Field Trip Health
Date Posted: Nov 03, 2020
Employment: Full Time
Focus / Industry:
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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ABOUT FIELD TRIP HEALTH:

Field Trip is the world's first integrated company in legal psychedelics. 

The need for new methods to tackle our mental health crisis is significant. We aim to improve mental health through the medical use of psychedelics, beginning with ketamine assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine has become an effective option in the treatment of depression, showing faster results than traditional antidepressants, often with a lower side effect profile.

Our mission is to heal the sick, and better the well through therapeutic psychedelics. With current and planned clinic operations throughout North America. Field Trip's goal is to become the recognized global leader in the medical and therapeutic applications of psychedelics and ketamine.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Psychiatrist will be responsible for the initial assessment of patients in order to determine eligibility for Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy. She/he will work under the direction of the Medical Director. She/he will take accurate medical histories and document them into the required Electronic Medical Records software. The Psychiatrist will act as a key contact for patients and perform duties to the highest standard of patient care while maintaining patient confidentiality. She/he will work to create a climate of effective communication between all staff and patients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete an initial consultation to determine eligibility for Field Trip Ketamine-Enhanced Psychotherapy streams
  • Assess and diagnose or confirm the diagnosis of mental health disorders 
  • Document encounter into the patient's electronic chart
  • Assess for concurrent substance use disorders 
  • Maintain patient files, records, and other sensitive information
  • Uphold local and federal confidentiality laws and requirements
  • Participate in ongoing internal and/or external training and continuing education initiatives

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Candidate must be a licensed physician in the State of Illinois
  • Candidate must be board-certified, in good standing in the practice of Psychiatry 
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high energy environment
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Last updated: Dec 17, 2020