Clinical Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our team. As a Psychiatrist, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to our patients, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral health interventions. Your role will involve collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of patient care.The psychiatrist diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors side effects, and participates in the treatment process.

Duties

1. Completes Psychiatric Evaluation within two weeks of admission and annually after that
2. Evaluate all available clinical data (including laboratory and other instrumental reports) about the participant's physical status on admission and other occasions when needed.
3. Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions needing consultation from medical and non-psychiatric specialties.
4. Facilitates program evaluation activities to oversee evidence-based practices' development, implementation, and sustainability of the Evidence-Based Practices.
5. Reviews and follow-up treatment ordered by physicians.
6. Reviews in the initial/follow-up Resiliency and Recovery Plan for each participant assigned, with special attention to all medical aspects of the plan.
7. Review, approve, and sign all initial/follow-up Resilience and recovery plans and quarterly reviews of the assigned participant.
8. Documents participant in progress notes.
9. Explain medication and side effects to the resident or guardian at admission by reviewing the Patient's Medication Information (PMI). For each medication
10. Obtain or review participants' or guardians' signatures on the Consent to Treatment with Psychotropic Medication at admission and annually after that.
11. Prescribes follow-up and review of all prescribed neuroleptics.
12. Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
13. Orders nonprescription first aid drugs (e.g., analgesics, antipyretics) as needed.
14. Performs individual and group psychotherapy according to initial/follow-up Resiliency and Recovery Plan.
15. Performs family evaluation and therapy singly or jointly with other team members, according to IPS.
16. Performs crisis intervention (by telephone pager) for all participants during nonoffice hours as assigned, making daily reports to assigned Clinical Director.
17. Consults and advises the clinical staff and Clinical Director.
18. Provide vacation coverage as assigned.

 

Job Type: Contract We offer a competitive compensation package (Fee For Service).

 

Bilingual is a plus (Spanish/English)

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Benefits: Flexible schedule

Education: must have a doctor of medicine degree and Board certification in Psychiatry

Experience: Psychiatry: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification : Medical License and DEA license

Benefit: A Liability Insurance payment can be discussed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.

• Flexible schedule options.

• Supportive team environment with administrative assistance.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

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About Us

At Pan American, we believe in more than just delivering exceptional mental health care — we believe in people. As part of the Pan American family, you’ll find a warm, supportive environment where collaboration, respect, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Our team members are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, share their expertise, and grow both professionally and personally.

Company Description

About Us\r\n\r\nAt Pan American, we believe in more than just delivering exceptional mental health care — we believe in people. As part of the Pan American family, you’ll find a warm, supportive environment where collaboration, respect, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Our team members are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, share their expertise, and grow both professionally and personally.