Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Coverage Needed:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Hours Per Day: 8
• Days Per Week: 5
• Initial Duration: 6 months

Clinical Details:

• Provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings
• Assess and provide DSM diagnosis
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Provide counseling and disease process education
• Order necessary lab work and review results
• Supervise and mentor mental health staff
• Assess mental health service needs and prepare reports
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for mental health services
• Accept on-call status
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Assist in developing treatment and therapeutic programs
• Prepare progress reports and discharge recommendations
• Serve as mental health staff liaison
• Assist in supervision of inmates/residents
• Maintain confidentiality of inmates/residents
• Coordinate professional services with contract personnel
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Attend staff meetings and group activities
• Utilize established policies and procedures
• Review, process, and respond to lawsuits

Requirements:

• Appropriate certification or license
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable position
• A valid driver's license
• US Citizenship required for facility clearance
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and legal documents
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult interpersonal contacts
• Remain alert and react quickly in emergency situations