Psychiatrist - Corrections

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to work at a facility in Coalinga, California . These are registry positions with our company.

• Area: Mental Health STRT Class: PSYT Shift: Mon or Fri 10 hours 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm

• Minimum 1-year previous working experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Psychiatrist
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Must have up to date credentials in the state of CA

• Directly evaluates, treats and documents treatment of assigned psychiatric patients on a continual basis in accordance with policy, procedures, and laws
• Provides diagnosis after assessment; prescribes medications; monitors patients' progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or referrals as indicated
• Dictates admission summaries, and discharge summaries and other necessary documentation
• Confers with patient's relatives, AR, legal Client, or healthcare proxy to inform them of patient's condition, changes in physical or mental status and treatment recommendations and to encourage their participation in the overall treatment planning and management of patient
• Communicates with community psychiatrists as appropriate to enhance patient care, to facilitate patient discharge, and to respond to questions regarding patient management