Staff Psychiatrist

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Summary<br>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.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Provides clinical services including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. <br>
-Communicates with other providers of mental health and medical services as appropriate. <br>
-Maintains contact with family members as appropriate. <br>
-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. <br>
-Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations. <br>
-Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g., staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.) <br>
-Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues. <br>
-Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts. <br>

 

Education
Doctor of Medicine 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.

 

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

 

Onsite

 

115 Mill Street

 

10

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

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