Psychiatrist

About This Role

Diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders is the core of this role, working with a team of mental health professionals to provide care through inpatient, outpatient, and research services. The psychiatrist will involve the patient and their family in designing the treatment plan when appropriate, and will also participate in and support research activities, integrating research into clinical practice whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough, comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and review and assess information regarding patient’s medical and treatment history, obtained from patient, family, other treatment providers, and staff
• Examine patient to assess general medical condition at admission and on an ongoing basis
• Order laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluate data obtained
• Prescribe medication and other forms of treatment according to best practices and latest evidence base
• Determine nature and extent of mental illness, and formulate treatment plan
• Complete required documentation in the electronic medical record within the timeframes based on current policy requirements
• Work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians to treat and direct treatment of patient, utilizing evidenced based psychotherapeutic methods and medications
• Involve the patient and family in treatment planning when appropriate
• Serve as principal or co-investigator in clinical research studies and adhere to good clinical practices as they apply to research, or if not principally engaged in research, support the research mission of the Center and appropriately refer patients for studies and projects
• Observe patient safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions
• Effectively handle difficult patient situations, respond promptly to patient needs in an appropriate manner, and respond to requests for service and assistance
• Focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; listen to other effectively; remain open to others’ ideas and innovation
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process
• Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions and explain things well to others; teach whenever possible
• Write clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality of patient care; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Lead clinical team in developing, delivering and monitoring patient treatment plans