Lead Psychiatrist-DOC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Full-Time Physician – Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

Location : Unity Healthcare -Department of Corrections– Washington, DC

Department : Primary Care

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care, the largest network of community health centers in Washington, DC, is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive health services to all residents, particularly the underserved. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Behavioral Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Discipline Director of Behavioral Health, the Psychiatry Lead is responsible for coordinating clinical and quality activities across the psychiatry specialty, in addition to providing direct patient care. This role serves as a key liaison between Unity Health Care and the broader community, ensuring best practices and high-quality care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care as a Provider within Unity health clinics.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to other Unity providers on psychiatric and behavioral health issues.
• Coordinate provider coverage within the specialty, in collaboration with site leadership.
• Advise Unity’s Chief Medical Officer (or designee) on the development and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Work to improve provider, staff, and patient satisfaction, care quality, and productivity across the system.
• Lead Unity-wide Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and arrange education / training sessions as needed.
• Participate in monthly Unity-wide QI meetings.
• Facilitate monthly Psychiatry Provider meetings.
• Act as a liaison between Unity and community organizations or stakeholders.
• Communicate and escalate departmental concerns to supervisors as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Unity Health Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.