Psychiatrist - MD or DO

Comprehensive Med Psych Systems (CMPS), part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatrist - MD or DO to join our team in Sarasota, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders. This is an outpatient clinical environment where you will interact directly with patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group treatment

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management

• Collaborates as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans

• Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers

• Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures

• Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in state of practice

• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in state of practice

• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration

• Can commute to the location at least 3 days each week

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting

• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

• Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

• Knowledge of TMS

• Knowledge of Magventure chair (if applicable)

• Knowledge of Spravato (if applicable)

The salary range for this role is $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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