Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatrist to join our dedicated mental health team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children and adolescents, This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with various mental health conditions, with a focus on delivering high-quality care to individuals across the age children and adolescent age group (ages 6-14).
Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with a specialization in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry.
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
- Valid DEA License, Medicaid Provider ID and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience diagnosing and treating serious emotional disturbances in children and adolescents.
- Experience in providing psychiatric care in a residential settings, particularly with inpatient populations.
- Proficiency in psychotherapy techniques and mental health counseling practices.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Knowledge of PTSD care methodologies is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate mental health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide medication management to patients in an inpatient residential setting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for patients, including those with various mental health diagnoses, including PTSD.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Engage in continuous education and professional development to stay current with advancements in psychiatric practices.
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Care & Patient Services
Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical services, including:
- Psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
- Medication consultation, prescription, and weekly follow-up.
- Monitor and manage side effects of psychotropic medications.
- Order, review, and follow up on laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
- Write and manage prescriptions, both electronically and on paper as required.
- Document psychiatric progress notes, detailing rationale for medications prescribed or discontinued.
- Referral to external providers or emergency services as needed.
- Participation in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Routine case review and clinical documentation.
- Educate children, parents, and/or caregivers on the indications, usage, and side effects of prescribed medications.
- Provide verbal medication orders to the Nurse Manager or designee when necessary.
Documentation & Compliance:
Review, approve, and sign:
- Individualized treatment plans.
- All required clinical documentation, forms, and compliance paperwork.
- Ensure strict adherence to Medicaid regulations, policies, and billing guidelines.
Team Collaboration & Leadership:
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (clinical, nursing, educational, case management) in delivering integrated psychiatric care.
- Provide on-call support via telephone, as scheduled.
- Serve as a clinical leader to support effective, evidence-based care practices.
- Promote and ensure compliance with clinical practice guidelines.
- Foster a collaborative team environment committed to improving patient outcomes.
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