Job Summary:

The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic service in a mental health clinic and/or inpatient psychiatric facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychiatric examinations.
• Makes diagnoses and prescribes therapy.
• Administers and interprets projective tests.
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy.
• Participates in staff conferences and recommends appropriate treatment approaches.
• Assists in developing and organizing a program of clinic treatment.
• Directs case conferences. Serves as a consultant to other clinic staff.
• Confers with patients relatives regarding illness and treatment.
• Assists through consultation in establishing psychiatric programs and policies.
• Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry and two years of post-residency experience as a psychiatrist in a psychiatric facility required.
• Possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon required.
• Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician and surgeon in another state; licensure as a physician and surgeon in this state is required prior to appointment.
• Possession of a valid state drivers license may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require periods of standing, bending or reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.