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POSITION TITLE:    Psychiatrist REPORTS TO (TITLE):  Medical Director   DESCRIPTION OF POSITION and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist provides clinical oversight. We are looking for a compassionate, experienced psychiatrist to join our free-standing psychiatric hospital who will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, and ordering follow-up appointments to monitor the patient's progress. Requirements Education and Experience: Completion of a psychiatric residency in an ACGME approved residency program Valid CA medical license (Psychiatrist) Board certified or board eligible Valid DEA certificate 2 years’ experience working full-time as a psychiatrist Competency restoration and/or forensics experience preferred Responsibilities: Helps patients by evaluating medical and psychosocial conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medications. Monitors and evaluates treatment results. Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; 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. 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. 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, Joint Commission requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations. Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues. Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries. Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Supervise the work of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Skills and Abilities: Documentation skills Analyzing information Decision-making Listening Verbal communication Patient services Mental health Building relationships Discretion Bedside manner Physical Requirements :   While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:  Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.   Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.  Communicate effectively in English in person, or via telephone, in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.  Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.  Perfo