The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and emergency interventions for children and adolescents in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include prescribing psychotropic medications and coordinating multidisciplinary care to determine the appropriate level of care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A minimum of 2 years of post-fellowship experience as a Child Psychiatrist is required.
postgraduate degreeProblem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment PlanningElectronic Medical RecordsPsychiatric EvaluationChild and Adolescent DevelopmentPsychopharmacological TreatmentEmergency Psychiatric Consultation
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Hope and
Recovery -
Leesburg,
FL 34748Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $107.37Job
Shift:
AnyJob
Purpose: - The Psychiatrist position delivers psychiatric healthcare services to individuals in the inpatient and outpatient facilities and to determine the most appropriate level of care required. This position is responsible for the psychiatric evaluation, treatment, emergency intervention and psychopharmacological treatment of clients of LifeStream Behavioral Center.
Key
Responsibilities: - The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance. - The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers. - Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations - To perform psychiatric evaluations on all clients admitted to the inpatient services, residential, and outpatient services. - To prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication for clients in inpatient, residential and outpatient services. - Provide emergency psychiatric consultations for the inpatient services, residential programs and outpatient services. The outpatient and residential evaluations will be referred to the hospital if needed. - Arrange for medical, dental and ophthalmological and pain management consultations if needed by clients in the inpatient services, residential and outpatient services. - Make all appropriate chart and record notations according to CARF, DCF, Hospital Licensure, Medicare and all other pertinent standards.
QualificationsRequired
Education: - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. - Completion of a residency in Psychiatry. - Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Required
Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Child Psychiatrist post-fellowship. - Proven track record of working effectively with children and adolescents in a clinical setting. - Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
Required
Skills and
Abilities: - Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and psychopathology. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. - Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other healthcare technologies. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest research and practices in child psychiatry. LifeStream Benefits Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More! Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements. For more details on
Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
