GENERAL PSYCHIATRIST (REMOTE POTENTIAL AVAILABLE)

Salary: $124.69 - $157.12 HourlyLocation : Muskegon, MIJob Type: Full-TimeRemote Employment: Remote OptionalJob Number: 2026-02589Department: HealthWestOpening Date: 03/16/2026Closing Date: 4/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work A General Psychiatrist, under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director, performs psychiatric assessments and evaluations for individuals receiving mental health services. This employee ensures that all documentation of client treatment services is complete, timely, thorough and accurate, to meet all agency, state and professional standards. An employee in this class provides psychopharmacological services including medication evaluation, consents, monitoring and orders for appropriate laboratory tests, reviews them and authorizes prescriptions. An employee in this class also provides psychiatric treatment, planning and consultation and/or coordination of care for individuals receiving services. A General Psychiatrist will provide supervision and teaching to Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners as required by professional and agency standards. A General Psychiatrist may provide educational presentations to agency staff and community organizations as authorized by agency administration and performs other work duties as assigned. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications1. Must possess a medical degree from an accredited college or university.2. Must possess a current State of Michigan Medical License, Controlled Substance License and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.3. Must have certification in Adult Psychiatry through American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc. (ABPN), OR the ability to achieve certification within one (1) year of employment.4. Have post graduate clinical training or one (1) year of experience in the field including diagnosing and treating persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.5. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.Preferred but not Required1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued. Physical Conditions / Work Location PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAn employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSA General Psychiatrist generally works remotely, however, travel to HealthWest locations within Muskegon County may occasionally be required. Additional InformationClick Below for Job Description: EVALUATION CONTENTApplicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.CONTRACT SECTIONBENEFITMedical InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10%Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsNo Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsMonthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLincoln Financial 457b**In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b planDental Insurance15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentVision Insurance15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentBenefit OptionIn lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50RetirementDefined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree InsuranceHealthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.Life Insurance and AD & DEqual to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLong Term DisabilityNo cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting periodAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentSick Leave10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay periodAccrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.Annual Leave13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.Sick/Annual Leave Cash PayoutEmployee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.Personal Days2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeitedAvailable upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County serviceHolidays13 daysCOLA/LongevityCOLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.Voluntary Benefits(100% employee paid)Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentStudent Loan ForgivenessYou may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.

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