Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Being a Psychiatrist prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Additionally, Psychiatrist requires a MD degree. Must have completed a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide medical services at a clinic in Chenango County, New York. The ideal candidate will have experience in serving patients with developmental disabilities.
Quick Job Facts:
• Ref #: BD-494-02
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Location: Chenango County, New York
• Facility Type: Clinic
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: 8-18 hours per week, onsite
• Start Date: September 1, 2024
• Duration: 5 years
Requirements:
• New York license
• Be an enrolled Medicaid/Medicare provider
• 3 References
• Experience in treating people with developmental disabilities
• BC/BE
Responsibilities:
• Provide on-site psychiatric care and consultative services for individuals with developmental disabilities, considering telehealth when appropriate.
• Evaluate patients and offer psychiatric treatment recommendations.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments based on observations, interactions, and reports from various sources.
• Identify and assess the presence or absence of DSM recognized disorders such as delusional disorders, character disorders, obsessive disorders, etc.
• Ensure evaluations and assessments are clear, concise, and comprehensive.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and provide case management.
• Document all encounters, evaluations, consultations, and assessments in the individual's clinical record.
• Enter clinically relevant findings and treatment recommendations into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide electronic prescriptions for psychotropic drugs when the individual's primary care physician cannot.
• Offer crisis intervention and monitor the effects of prescribed psychotropic medications.
• Maintain psychiatric progress notes, including medication changes and adverse reactions.
• Assist in writing and filing formulary determinations, prior authorizations, and coverage authorizations with patients' insurance plans upon clinic request.
• Mediate admissions of patients to psychiatric inpatient units when necessary.
• Review prospective patient transfers from the New York State Office of Mental Health.
• Provide in-service programs to educate staff and attend required training, granting the clinic a license to use related documentation.
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a national recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses, allied health, and non-clinical professionals for healthcare facilities. Our primary objective is to place highly skilled providers in facilities where they can add the most value while contributing to both provider and facility growth and success.
For our providers, our recruiters are dedicated to supporting your requests, ensuring that you receive fair compensation, and placing you in positions where you can advance your career. We maintain consistent communication with you throughout the recruitment process to keep you informed. At Adelphi, we believe in providing more than just job opportunities, but also in offering prospects for professional growth and achievement. Our vast selection of job openings makes us a top choice in the staffing industry.
For our clients, we understand the challenges of finding skilled healthcare workers who can provide exceptional care and service. We are committed to providing our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we offer our recruitment and placement services, we place great importance on building strong relationships within the industry to maintain successful and long-lasting partnerships with our clients and the communities they serve.
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