Render psychiatric and neurological diagnostic services for clients, utilizing the contributions of mental health professionals;
Participates in the intake and screening process of patients;
Provides medication management;
Works to insure continuity of service;
Provides referral information to alternate placement facilities;
Reviews intake and treatment plans and signs the record as required by regulations;
Participates in in-service training of professionals and nonprofessionals;
Participates in information-educational community activities to further community knowledge in the detection and prevention of psychiatric disorders;
Act as a resource person for other staff in the areas of medicine, psychiatry and neurology;
Does related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of psychiatry;
Good knowledge of current psychiatric treatments and trends;
The ability to supervise and instruct staff members;
The ability to develop good community relations;
The ability to write clear and concise reports;
The ability to develop and maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships with all members of the clinical and clerical staff;
Inform Center Director of relevant clinical and administrative issues;
Consult appropriately;
Actively support program goals and system improvements/changes;
The ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating patient condition and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment;
Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
This position’s hours are Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week. Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm except for Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:00pm
Benefits · Medical, dental, and vision coverage · 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% · Group term life and long-term disability insurance · Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) · Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time · Supplemental insurance through AFLAC · Employee assistance program (EAP)
Qualifications
Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the New York State Department of Education
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Currently credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid preferred