Psychiatrist Job description

Job brief

The general objective of this position is to be responsible for the management and treatment of Psychiatric patients where the treatment could include psychiatric evaluations, pharmacotherapy and medication management with follow up to maintain the stability of the patient that is treated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluation
• Use OMH Psyckes to support assessment and treatment planning
• Conduct mental status examinations and pharmacological evaluations
• Prescribe medications, teach clients about side effects and monitor response to prescribed medications
• Review and sign comprehensive assessments completed by therapists
• Provide recommendations for treatment plans, review and sign treatment plans and treatment plan reviews
• Administer injectable medications including (Risperdal Consta, Sustenna
• Invega, Proxilin and Haldol)
• Provide services to clients based on current status, risk, and as clinically indicated
• Provide clinical supervision to staff on the type and nature of ongoing psychotherapy needs (individual and group)
• Support staff to provide recovery-oriented and trauma-informed services
• Participate in staff meetings
• Liaison with AOT to establish request for AOT exam in select cases
• Provide crisis intervention services supporting staff as needed
• Communicate with hospital ER attending and residents when clients access emergency services
• Support discharge planning with hospital and ER staff

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and neurology.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in the field of mental health.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on physical and psychological disorders.
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of a mental health facility or clinic.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Ability to diagnose and treat mental illness in relation to physical conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with emotionally disturbed children and adults.