Psychiatrist - Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dinwiddie, United States Virginia Jobs Full time

Job Summary:

Central State Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Psychiatrist to join our team. As a Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric and medical care to individuals admitted to the hospital.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that medications prescribed conform to the standard of care for the diagnoses given and exceptions are cleared with the Hospital Medical Director prior to implementation.
  • Secure and document informed consent for treatment from the patient or AR or obtains judicial authorization for treatment in a timely manner.
  • Regularly assesses and addresses medication side effects and reports adverse drug reactions.
  • Monitors patients' progress and revises treatment plan accordingly.
  • Encourages involvement of the CSB and the family in the patient's discharge planning, whenever possible.
  • Ensures that the patient progresses to discharge status as quickly as is reasonably possible.
  • Arranges coverage for patients when taking time off and completes required documentation prior to time off.
  • Participates in the MOD oncall coverage when required, providing timely examination, treatment and documentation.
  • Ensures that documentation regarding all job elements, especially seclusion/restraint and suicidal precaution orders, is timely, legible and complete.
  • Ensures that the medical and psychiatric history, physical examination and mental status examination are complete, legible and timely.
  • Ensures that treatment plans are completed in a timely and relevant manner as required by hospital policies, procedures and in accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
  • As Head of the Treatment Team, provides effective leadership in developing and maintaining the therapeutic process through collaborative efforts between physicians, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, rehab staff and patients.
  • Monitors the use of seclusion/restraint in your building on a daily basis and participates in the S/R reduction efforts and adheres to S/R threshold requirements for action per hospital policy.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program.
  • Current license to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist
  • DEA registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Board certification in Psychiatry preferred but must meet eligibility requirements for certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Benefits:

  • Five (5) paid days off annually for CME and/or license renewal
  • 12 paid holidays per year and biweekly accrual of paid time off
  • Relocation and moving assistance
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Virginia Retirement System
  • Visa Sponsorship

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Central State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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