Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Adult Psychiatrist

Join our team in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where we are seeking a board-certified or truly board-eligible adult psychiatrist. This position offers a permanent job opening with no call and no weekends, allowing for an excellent work-life balance.

Job Description

• Provide adult psychiatry services (age 18+) in an outpatient clinic setting, with the ability to see patients under age 18 if desired
• Conduct nursing home rounds 1-2 times per month
• The department does not provide after-hours call coverage to the hospital or emergency department. It offers ED and inpatient consultations upon limited request, with support from the local crisis team for ED patients
• Outreach opportunities at other Essentia Health clinics within daytime driving distance
• Telemedicine services may be used in the future in the outpatient setting
• Appointment times: Med Checks and Rechecks 20-30 minutes; New Patients 60 minutes

Community Overview

Detroit Lakes is centrally located in the heart of the Lakes Area, just 1 hour from Fargo and 3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The population of Detroit Lakes is approximately 8,100, and the regional service area consists of 4 clinics and 1 hospital.

Organization Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win