Staff Psychiatrist

Job Summary

Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment; formulates individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses; conducts routine forensic evaluations (e.g., commitment, guardianship); and directs the ongoing care of patients.

Patient Care Requirement

Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical services including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
• Communicates with other providers of mental health and medical services as appropriate.
• Maintains contact with family members as appropriate.
• Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations.
• Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g., staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.).
• Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues.
• Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts.

Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Medicine required or Doctorate in a related field of study required.

Licenses and Credentials

Formal residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME required (3-5 years).

Experience

Experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other somatic therapies, and formulation of treatment plans and conduct of patient-specific treatment programs (may be obtained during residency education).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
• Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Frequently
Occasionally Lifting: Frequently
Carrying: Frequently
Pushing: Occasionally
Pulling: Occasionally
Climbing: Rarely
Balancing: Frequently
Stooping: Occasionally
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching: Occasionally
Crawling: Rarely
Reaching: Frequently
Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently
Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently
Feeling: Constantly
Foot Use: Rarely
Vision (Far): Constantly
Vision (Near): Constantly
Talking: Constantly
Hearing: Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.