Psychiatrist (Full Time) Behavioral Health

JOB SUMMARY/REQUIREMENTS

Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders by performing the following job responsibilities.

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams on assigned patients.
• Assesses need for and prescribes psychotropic medications with appropriate monitoring and follow-up on effectiveness, drug interactions, contraindications and side effects.
• Collaborates with RN/BSW as needed re: patient medical, laboratory, prescription issues.
• Reviews treatment plans and authorizes with signature; Provides clinical feedback to treating clinicians.
• Consults with other mental health staff, medical and primary care providers as appropriate.
• Conducts individual and/or group therapy as instructed.
• Documents all evaluations and treatment of patients in a timely manner in accordance with MHHC Principles of Practice and Quality Improvement protocols.
• Consults with Medical Director and or VP of Behavioral health as needed on high risk cases involving suicide, domestic violence, other types of imminent danger to patient or others, abuse and neglect and court/legal action.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development accordingly

QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Degree from a college/university approved by American Medical Association and /or ECFMG; Two or more years of post residency experience as a Psychiatrist is preferred; Board Certification is required.

HIRING RATE

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