Psychiatrist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:This position is responsible for the delivery of direct
clinical services, oversight and administration of the psychiatric
aspects of the sex offender treatment program and mental illness in
the facility, evaluation for and prescribing of psychotropic
medication, on-call/crisis responsibility, and evaluation and
treatment of all residents with psychiatric problems.What you bring
to the table:Education for Psychiatrist:Medical degree or Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine and licensed to practice Medicine in the state
of Florida.Experience for Psychiatrist: Five (5) years experience
in the practice of psychiatry with at least one year experience
providing psychiatric services to patients in an inpatient,
forensic or residential setting. Must be in good standing with the
Board of Medicine. Must be able to work with computers and the
necessary software used by the facility. Must be able to work with
staff at all levels of the facility. Above average written and
verbal communication.Licenses/Certifications for
Psychiatrist:Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the
State, board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatryCurrent CPR
CertificationWhat you will do:1. Assumes leadership role in
oversight and direction of the psychiatric aspects of the sex
offender treatment program and the evaluation and treatment of the
mentally ill residents of the facility.2. Performs comprehensive
psychiatric evaluations.3. Provides psychotherapy services to
assigned patients.4. Provides " Medical psychotherapy" to those
patients wherethere is a medical or psychiatric interface of
problems and is either influencing therapy or complicating existing
psychological condition and requires the expertise of a MD.5.
Manages, in collaboration with the team leaders and therapists, the
evaluation of patients needing psychotropic medication and
prescribing medication as indicated, including psychopharmacologic
treatments and monitoring for sex offenders.6. Monitors the
effectiveness of medication, side effects, and determines the need
for any changes in medication for patients. Coordinates services
with other clinicians or multidisciplinary team providing treatment
to the same patient.7. Facilitates the admission of patients to
hospitals, when this is clinically indicated and to follow-up, as
needed, with these patients while they are hospitalized.8.
Facilitates the inclusion of outpatient staff in evaluation and
treatment occurring in hospital.9. Provides in-service education
presentations in the areas of Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology or
other pertinent topics.10. Participates in the team meetings held
every 180-days for residents prescribed psychotropic medication for
mental illnesses or to lower sexual arousal.11. Participates in the
treatment planning process of all residents assigned to the mental
health caseload.12. Provides the psychiatric care of mentally ill
residents.13. Participates in the quality assurance/improvement
program.14. Assists with development and implementation of policies
and procedures pertaining to the psychiatric care provided at the
facility.15. Provides clinical oversight and supervision to those
clinicians providing other forms of mental health care.16. Works
closely with the primary care physician and ARNPs regarding the
medical aspects of psychiatric treatments.17. Performs other duties
as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition
ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available
here https://wellpathcareers.Com/Compensation Range: $ $ / year
Keywords: Wellpath, Palmetto , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Arcadia, Florida
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