Staff Psychiatrist

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Job Summary

Summary

Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment; formulates individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses; conducts routine forensic evaluations (e.g., commitment, guardianship); and directs the ongoing care of patients.

'Your responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to providing rotating clinical coverage for Belmont- and Middleborough-based inpatient, partial hospital, and/or residential programs for up to 48 weeks each year including during periods of high coverage needs (e.g., around major holidays and winter/summer vacation). The average assigned patient census will be 8, which may comprise patient coverage for two units/providers.''

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

Provides clinical services including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.

Communicates with other providers of mental health and medical services as appropriate.

Maintains contact with family members as appropriate.

Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations.

Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g., staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.)

Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues.

Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Medicine required or Doctorate Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Formal Residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other somatic therapies, the formulation of treatment plans and the conduct of patient-specific treatment programs. (May be obtained during residency education)

All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.

Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Occasionally

Lifting Frequently

Carrying Frequently

Pushing Occasionally

Pulling Occasionally

Climbing Rarely

Balancing Frequently

Stooping Occasionally

Kneeling Occasionally

Crouching Occasionally

Crawling Rarely

Reaching Frequently

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Foot Use Rarely

Vision - Far Constantly

Vision - Near Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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