SUMMARY:

The Psychiatrist is responsible for the medical and psychiatric aspects of admitting and treating patients. Responsible for the initial and continued assessment of patients and for their treatment ensuring the existence of an up-to-date treatment plan appropriate to the patient's psychiatric and medical condition and psychosocial background and making sure that treatment proceeds in an effective manner in accordance with the treatment plan.

Provides clinical services to patients at the facility within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.

Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.

Evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

Treats or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.

Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documents services, and information in a timely manner.

Direct services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.

Performs a variety of professional assignments such as involvement in the admission of patients to the facility, covering for professional staff during vacation or, in the absence of the regularly assigned psychiatrist, appearing in court in connection with the involuntary commitment of a patient.

Provides information, documentation, and personal insights about our patients' progress to clinicians and other treatment professionals.

On call rotation. Will report to the Medical Director and CEO.

EDUCATION: Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) supplemented by the completion of psychiatric residency training required.

LICENSE/CERT: MD or DO, DEA credentials, Active State License and Board Certification in Psychiatry; CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

EXP: Graduating residents will be considered; One or more years' post graduate degree practice preferred. Previous experience in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment preferred