Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

Deliver Psychiatric Care and Education
Prescribes and administers psychiatric care to patients including completing assessments, prescribing medications, and providing patient/family education to support recovery and informed decision-making.

Lead Treatment Planning and Team Collaboration
Serves in a leadership capacity on treatment teams and take an active role in providing appropriate clinical direction in the development of individual treatment plans to ensure coordinated care.
Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress to foster interdisciplinary alignment.

Document and Diagnose Patient Conditions
Gathers and maintains patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder to guide appropriate interventions.

Maintain Professional Standards and Governance
Completes continuing educational opportunities to improve the field of medicine and comply with the medical-professional staff bylaws, rules, and regulations to uphold clinical excellence.
Serves on selected standing hospital committees and demonstrate active participation, providing input within areas of competence to support institutional governance.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Acting Strategically
The ability to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided.

Critical Thinking
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Driving for Results
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Interacting with People at Different Levels
The ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enables the candidate to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and members of health care teams.

Education and Experience
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Psychiatry MD/DO and subspecialty board certification if applicable.
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the St of IN as issued by IN
Professional Licensing Agency.
Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry or subspecialty training if applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on client needs.

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Board certified in general psychiatry MD or DO. - Required
Active, unencumbered license to practice psychiatry in the St of IN. - Required
Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry - Required
Prior exp. collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, etc. discussing treatment plans and progress. - Required - 3 Years
Prior exp. serving in a leadership role on treatment teams, providing appropriate clinical direction in development of individual treatment plans. - Required - 3 Years
Prior exp. analyzing and evaluating patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. - Required - 3 Years
Prior experience in de-escalation techniques and dealing with high-pressure situations. - Required - 3 Years
CPR certification. - Required
Prior experience in a state hospital setting - Highly desired

Notes:
Position is on-site 40 hrs/wk, Monday through Friday (housing available). There is some flexibility to schedule.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.