Psychiatrist job description
A psychiatrist is a medical professional who diagnoses, studies, and treats mental health conditions and disorders. Their duties include talking to and assessing patients, prescribing medication, and following up with patients.
Example psychiatrist requirements on a job description
- Possess a medical degree and a license to practice
- Preferably have 5+ years of experience in psychiatry
- Knowledge of DSM-5 classifications and diagnostic criteria
- Ability to diagnose and treat mental illnesses
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to foster effective relationships with patients
- Capable of multitasking, managing time, and prioritizing
- Compassionate, approachable, and patient-focused
- Possess sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Awareness of ethical considerations in the field of psychiatry
Psychiatrist job description example 1
Legacy Health psychiatrist job description
Type: Regular Full-Time
Multiple Locations - Portland Metro
Overview
The Legacy mission of making life better for others includes the whole person. Our psychiatrists focus on the mental, emotional and behavioral health of a variety of patients. For some, this is their primary reason for seeking medical attention; for others, a contributing factor has weakened their psychological state. No matter the circumstances, their cases must be viewed with professionalism and compassion. Are you committed to improving the psychological well-being of patients and giving them the best possible chance for strong mental health? If so, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations, for patients in primary care clinics who have psychiatric or behavioral health comorbidities.
The psychiatrist will conduct an examination and order relevant laboratory studies to help determine a diagnosis to make treatment recommendations to the patient and primary care provider. The treatment recommendations might include biological as well as psychotherapeutic modalities and will also include a recommendation for an appropriate setting for the delivery of this care.
When appropriate, the psychiatrist will initiate treatment and continue to monitor the patient's progress until stabilization. Once stabilized the patient may continue to follow-up with the psychiatrist or may be referred to the primary care provider. The psychiatrist will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary primary care teams to ensure high quality patient care. Provide support and educational training for physicians and non-physician staff in providing care for complex psychiatric patients and their families.
The psychiatrist remains responsible for the patient throughout the course of the treatment and will determine when the patient will be released from care
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of four-year accredited U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Completion of a four-year residency in Psychiatry.
Licensure
Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. License to practice Medicine in the State of Oregon. Licensed, or willing to become licensed, in Washington. Active member, in good standing, of all Legacy Hospital's medical staffs. If Board Eligible, must become Board Certified within five years of hire and must maintain current certification.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
For additional information, please contact Erin Pendergraft via email: or cell/text: .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Psychiatrist job description example 2
Jordan Valley Community Health Center psychiatrist job description
Looking to sign an established professional or a student finishing up residency for 2023
-In-house preferred, telehealth option available if able to travel to Springfield a few times a month
If you are a collaborative, compassionate psychiatrist who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you! We are Missouri's largest Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2003 and we serve 75,000 patients each year. The mission of Jordan Valley is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Southwest MO. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care to our community!
Jordan Valley offers a unique opportunity for our psychiatrists to be a part of the entire treatment team and serve alongside other physicians and professionals to provide complete care to our patients. Our team supports each other like a family and we need a psychiatrist that wants to be part of the holistic and special care we offer those that come here.
The right psychiatrist will want to serve the underserved through expanding access and helping remove barriers to care.
Compensation and Benefits include:
Strong base salary National Health Corps Loan Repayment CME allowance Paid malpractice insurance Generous time off Minimal call rotation 9 paid holidays
Salary Range for psychiatrist:
$260,000-$320,000 based on experience level. Optional bonus up to $50 thousand, incentives up to .
Springfield is the third-largest city with a metro population of 450,000. Jordan Valley serves patients throughout Southwest Missouri with clinics in Springfield, Marshfield, Hollister, Republic, and Lebanon.
We look forward to finding a psychiatrist that lives out our mission by providing the best care and access for our patients!
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Learn more about our area here: Home Springfield Missouri (springfieldmo.org)
Springfield Metro 475,000
Cost of living 10% + below the national average
Third Largest City in Missouri
Home to:
National Airport
Springfield Cardinals, Minor League Baseball Team
Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium named America's best
Dickerson Park Zoo
Art and History Museums
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Springfield Symphony
Springfield Ballet
Multiple live theaters, music, and concert venues
Over 800 Restaurants
Called the Gateway to the Great Outdoors with an abundance of parks, trails, rivers, golf courses, caves, and streams.
Springfield to Branson: 45 Minutes Springfield to Saint Louis: 3 Hours Springfield to Kansas City: 2 hours 45 minutes Lake of the Ozarks: An Hour and a Half Table Rock Lake: 1 hour
Mild climate featuring all four seasons
Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Psychiatry
At least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting
Current, unrestricted MO state license to practice psychiatry
. COVID Vaccine Required
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Psychiatrist job description example 3
Mental Health Center Of Denver psychiatrist job description
$224,485.00 - $264,100.00 per year
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, including prescribing and administering medications.
• Provide professional consultation to staff, participate in staff conferences, and serve on clinical committees.
• Handle psychiatric emergencies, including mental health hold evaluations and court evaluations.
• Complete necessary medical records and reports.
• Provide back-up psychiatric coverage throughout the Corporation during operating hours.
• Supervise and provide necessary medical services of psychiatric clients. Primary and/or non-psychiatric medical care will be referred to appropriate sources.
• Supervise the treatment of involuntary center clients and comply with 27-10 rules and regulations.
• Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients.
• Supervise and consult on medical screen reviews.
• Testify at court hearing of clients as necessary.
• Participate on quality assurance, educational, and professional committees as assigned by the Medical/Clinical Director.
• Participate in program development with Division/Team Psychiatrist as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties as assigned.
• Develop and/or participate in research protocols as approved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Board eligible desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
3 years of psychiatric residency from an approved Adult Program. 5 years of
psychiatric residency from an approved Child and Family Program.
Spanish speaking a plus
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Medical expertise.
• Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs.
• Knowledge and competency in all facets of mental health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to participate in service delivery with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate with staff and other agencies in a professional manner.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
• Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide weekly supervision to assigned psychiatrist resident. Supervise treatment plans of assigned clinicians. Provide medical/clinical supervision to assigned team(s). Supervise and assure quality of nursing services on assigned team(s).
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Computers, calculators, fax machines, copiers, telephone and a variety of other office/clerical equipment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require occasional evening or weekend hours.
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Updated March 14, 2024
