Psychiatrist Qualifications

The Psychiatrist must hold a degree in Doctor of Medicine or a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine with a residency in Psychiatry from an accredited college/university. Psychiatrist must be licensed in the State of Florida, Medicare/Medicaid eligible, and qualified to serve as the agency's Medical Director. As Medical Director, the Psychiatrist is responsible for oversight and supervision of medical services and review of policy and procedures that impacts the agency's community mental health status. The Psychiatrist will maintain high standards in the delivery of services and documentation. The Psychiatrist will also work collaboratively with the therapeutic team as a member of the Case Review Team. The Psychiatrist will provide direct services that include psychiatric evaluations and medication management to children and adults served by the agency.

PSYCHIATRIST JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts psychiatric evaluation, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and assist with care coordination for clients with acute and complex mental health needs.
• Treat mental health disorders with medication and psychotherapy provided by therapists.
• Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; and supervising staff provision of services.
• Evaluates medical and psychosocial conditions of clients referred for psychiatric services, including interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations.
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
• Remains up to date with best practices in medicine, participates in continuing medical educational opportunities, maintains personal networks, and participates in professional organizations that enhances psychiatric services.
• Psychiatrist will provide needed information to complete billing of services provided.

This is a Part-time position. The number of scheduled hours will be negotiated upon interview with current needs being between 10 and 30 hours per week. Psychiatrist will maintain professional liability insurance.

Center for Family Services does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices or on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please send resume to Fabiana DesRosiers at fdesrosiers@ctrfam.org