SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PSYCHIATRIST - 60042410

Senior Physician - Psychiatrist

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is an 800-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Senior Physician - Psychiatrist within Medical Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Conducts daily ward rounds on assigned wards.
• Orders psychiatric intervention as required.
• Evaluates patient progress and makes clinical recommendations including psychotropic medication reviews to improve patient functioning.
• Participates in scheduled meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team involved in the treatment of patients.
• In addition, participates and implements treatment interventions assigned on the treatment/service plan.
• Documents in the medical record in legible handwriting.
• Participates in patient admission procedures by completing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and documenting admission notes, admission orders and a preliminary treatment plan.
• Obtains patients'/guardians' consent for psychotropic treatment.
• Performs annual psychiatric summaries on assigned patients, completes and signs incident reports, initiates voluntary/involuntary placement proceedings and testifies in scheduled hearings when necessary.
• Reviews evaluation reports and intervention/outcome documentation for adherence to NEFSH protocols and time frames.
• Manages psychotropic medications in accordance with provisions of NEFSH Operating Policy and Procedure 14-06-01, "Management of Psychotropic Medication", to assure compliance with DCF Operating Procedure 95-6, Use of Psychotropic Medications In State Mental Health and Developmental Service Facilities.
• When applicable, seeks consultation from colleagues either from within the hospital or from approved outside consultants to ensure treatment excellence.
• Discusses patient status with guardian or relatives and assists them to better understand the patient's illness and treatment to enhance satisfaction and understanding of treatment provided.
• Prepares discharge summary in accordance to NEFSH protocols.
• Accepts clinical assignments based on hospital need as directed by Medical Executive Director.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Certification in CPR, First Aid, MANDT, Infection Control, Customer Service, and OSHA requirements.
• Intervention with combative individuals may be required.
• Some driving may be required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and delivery of mental health services.
• Knowledge of mental health, psychiatric principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to perform complete psychiatric and mental health assessments of patients.
• Ability to manage mental health disorders and care of patients.
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and/or disorders.
• Ability to compile and evaluate mental health assessments, medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
• Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
• Ability to prescribe/alter and administer appropriate medications for specific illnesses.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of mental psychiatric disorders and physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to apply consultative processes in problem-solving activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or
• Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine; or
• A current public psychiatry certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Section 458.3165, Florida Statutes.
• Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience.

Location: MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063