CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Description: City of Alexandria, VA is looking of CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST right now, this vacancy will be designated in Virginia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Provides clinical psychiatric services to individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders, including psychiatric and medication evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, an! d emergency crisis intervention. Examples of Duties :
Provides complete and detailed psychiatric evaluation and diagnostic services;
Uses the time allocated for initial psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a manner that will ensure therapeutic environment and safety;
Provides a therapeutic environment conducive to a healthy relationship between the consumer and the psychiatrist;
Reviews consumer clinical records to assure adequacy and proper prescription of medicationÂs;
Educates consumers, family members or legal representatives regarding the nature and treatment of psychiatric illness, medications, and other treatment/rehabilitation techniques;
Obtains informed consent for medications in accordance with policies and procedures; and ensures consumers are free to ask questions regarding medication services and any treatment options;
Provides individual medication services on a regular basis, including following standards of care,! monitoring for possible side effects and referring to outside! physician when indicated;
Prescribes and delivers medication according to rules and regulations of the Boards of Medicine and Pharmacy;
Maintains clear and detailed correlation of all written documentation required for maintaining consumer clinical records. Prepares or signs reports in a timely manner, ensures hand written documents are legible and in accordance with safety writing procedures;
Ensures harmonious working relationships with co-workers, consumers and others;
Provides crisis intervention and/or ensures flexibility to intervene on emergency situations for assigned and not directly assigned consumers;
Provides consultation services to, and develops treatment plans with consumers and staff;
Provides guidance and leadership with program consumers;
Administers medications in emergency situations;
Provides psychiatric services where assigned by supervisor; this means flexibility to work at the main center, jail and/or substance abuse ! location. Hours will include some evenings and schedule will be decided upon hiring or as needed.
Performs related work as required.
At least one year of experience in the practice of psychiatry; satisfactory completion of residency program in psychiatry; and eligibility for Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as a Clinical Psychiatrist. Applicant must be licensed and currently registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia to practice regular or osteopathic medicine. The employee must also be licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for prescribing medications.
Diplomate of the Board of The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must maintain Virginia license to practice regular or osteopathic medicine and the registration form the Drug Enforcement Administration for prescribing medications in Schedules II-VI. If board certification is claimed, a verification of status will be confirmed prior to determining the ! salary level. Psychiatrist is responsible to maintain Board certificati! on (general and sub-specialty) .
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to City of Alexandria, VA.
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This vacancy will be started on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:03:26 GMT
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