Psychiatrist Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services, the Psychiatrist:
- Evaluates patients through conversations, interviews, and observations
- Requests testing/lab work; analyzes patient data and results
- Diagnoses patients using the DSM-5 and participates in consultations with Therapists about patients diagnoses
- Develops and implements appropriate treatment plan goals with patients
- Analyzes the best medications or therapy to help patients reach goals
- Prescribes medications and monitors patients medication compliance
- Maintains appropriate patient records by entering progress, symptoms, medications, and treatments into the electronic health record (EXYM)
- Counsels patients and listens to their reactions to treatment
- Educates patients and relevant parties of patients progress, treatment, and future goals
- Works in collaboration with Therapists and Case Managers to determine the best course of treatment for patients
- Provides crisis intervention, as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Psychiatrist Requirements and Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Successful completion of U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)
- Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; local state regulations and certifications, Continuing Medical Education (CME), and Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requirements must be met
- Medical malpractice insurance required
- Proficient computer skills
- Knowledge of DMH billing guidelines and documentation
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently as demonstrated by 24-hour turnaround time for submission of clinical documentation
- Knowledge of mandated reporting guidelines and HIPAA
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great interpersonal relations, communications, and demeanor
- Experience using EXYM