Psychiatrist – Full-timeCome grow with us! 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 be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the clients. This role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
PURPOSEProvides 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(s), including side effects or lack there of
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients facing mental health challenges.
Apply now. Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.
We are a drug free employer.
South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.
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