Psychiatrist #BD-234-01

Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at a facility in Evanston, Wyoming. The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on mentally ill patients and develop appropriate treatment regimens.

• BD-234-01
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Location: Evanston, WY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Job Type: Full time
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• Wyoming license/ Eligible for licensure in Wyoming
• BC/BE
• BLS
• DEA license
• DEA X-Waiver Knowledge and Competencies:
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and medical conditions impacting patients.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy, side effects, risks and benefits.
• Knowledge of the guidelines, rules and regulations regarding prescribing practices.
• Knowledge of current legal liabilities, federal, state rules and regulations, and standard governing psychiatric rehabilitation care of the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of treatment intervention in highly complex case.

Responsibilities:

• Performs admission and diagnostic evaluations to assess the mental status of patients admitted to the facility to determine appropriate care.
• Provides ongoing assessments and treatment to determine the progress of each patients treatment.
• Leads treatment teams regarding the care, needs, and progress of patients.
• Maintains appropriate paperwork required for patient care.
• Maintains an active role in updating treatment plans.
• Administers medical evaluations, medications, and provides psychiatric counseling for mental health issues.
• Orders and interprets labs.
• Responsible for discharge planning.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, including primary care staff and external healthcare providers
• Direct workflow of interdisciplinary teams.
• Trains and educates student nurses, psychology trainees, and staff from other disciplines.
• Leads therapeutic groups for patients.
• Responds to code blues and other emergencies.
• Serves as front-line management for safety calls and interventions.
• Follows hospital and state policy for the use of involuntary treatment.
• Participates in calls with guardians and family members in accordance with policy.
• Performs appropriate collateral medical duties as assigned by the Medical Director. Salary and

Benefits: $220,000 plus benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and longevity pay.