Psychiatrist

 

Position Summary

Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the team(s) assigned by the Medical/Clinical Director.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, including prescribing and administering medications.
  2. Provide professional consultation to staff, participate in staff conferences, and serve on clinical committees.
  3. Handle psychiatric emergencies, including mental health hold evaluations and court evaluations.
  4. Complete necessary medical records and reports.
  5. Provide back-up psychiatric coverage throughout the Corporation during operating hours.
  6. Supervise and provide necessary medical services of psychiatric clients. Primary and/or non-psychiatric medical care will be referred to appropriate sources.
  7. Supervise the treatment of involuntary center clients and comply with 27-10 rules and regulations.
  8. Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients.
  9. Supervise and consult on medical screen reviews.
  10. Testify at court hearing of clients as necessary.
  11. Participate on quality assurance, educational, and professional committees as assigned by the Medical/Clinical Director.
  12. Participate in program development with Division/Team Psychiatrist as assigned.
  13. Assist with administrative duties as assigned.
  14. Develop and/or participate in research protocols as approved.
  15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Board eligible desirable.

Experience

Three years of psychiatric residency from an approved Adult Program or five years of psychiatric residency from an approved Child and Family Program.
 

Skills

Medical expertise. Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs. Knowledge and competency in all facets of mental health treatment. Strong interpersonal skills to participate in service delivery with an interdisciplinary team. Ability to communicate with staff and other agencies in a professional manner.