PHYSICIAN - Psychiatry Outpatient - Fargo, ND

Our Behavioral Health team is seeking a psychiatrist to join us in serving our patient populations throughout the local and outlying communities. This MD will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to individual patients across lifespan. Our professional, patient centered, and compassionate behavioral health providers and support staff are a source of excellent support and extensive resources. The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health includes physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, psychiatric physician assistants, nurses, and dedicated support staff. This highly respected and rapidly growing team has access to top-notch facilities that provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a professional atmosphere for their practices.

• Part-time or full-time; daily schedule is Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm; no evenings or weekends
• Practice will consist of primarily outpatient practice with the possibility of a rotating schedule for provision of inpatient/ED consults
• Pediatric experience and competence preferred, though not required

• Highly developed analytical critical thinking and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and to use tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy environment.
• Use of good judgment in emergency situations.
• Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

A Behavioral Health psychiatrist is able to utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. This provider will build rapport and prescribe medications, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. 

• MD degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry.
• ABPP certification preferred, though not required.
• Child/adolescent certification preferred, though not required.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Compensation $335,000. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter

218-786-3907 Carri.Prudhomme@Essentiahealth.org