Psychiatrist - Full-time (Delray Beach)

Psychiatrist – Full-time

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non‑profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in Palm Beach County, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the clients, conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.

Purpose

Provides psychiatric services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs.

Education & Experience

• M.D. or D.O. degree, current valid Florida medical license

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and adhere to a code of ethical and practice standards
• Must be knowledgeable of Backer Act and Marchman Act
• Experience with counseling/psychiatric interventions
• Proficiency in client care protocol for children/adolescents
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal: must be able to articulate reports and evaluations regarding clinical and non‑clinical issues
• Knowledge of medications for child/adolescent specific dosing
• Aptitude for coaching clients about their illness
• Competence educating clients about peer influence concepts

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and create tailored treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications based on diagnosis.
• Evaluate effectiveness of medications, including side effects or lack thereof.
• Educate clients, significant others, & staff about medications and interactions.
• Provide consultation to staff about medication, treatment issues, & termination of clients' treatments.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals, educators, and families to support patient care.
• Perform mental status examination.
• Determine Five (5) Axis Diagnosis based on DSM IV criteria, including GAF score.
• Offer discussions on psychodynamics of evaluations (i.e. family environment).
• Deliver consultations concerning health status.
• Review & sign‑off on treatment plans, medication dividers, and insurance forms.
• Provide correspondence regarding clients issues as appropriate to internal/external sources.

Other Minor or Occasional Tasks

• Attend medical staff meetings.
• Participate in QI teams and committees to further performance improvement activities.
• Crisis Stabilization Unit on‑call as determined by Chief Medical Officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients facing mental health challenges.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EEO.