Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to lead and manage comprehensive mental health services within an institutional setting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality care and will be responsible for the overall direction, clinical coordination, and operational efficiency of the mental health program for individuals under care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:
• Provide overall direction and leadership for the facility's mental health services.
• Manage the administrative and clinical coordination of a comprehensive mental health care program.
• Conduct direct patient care, including psychiatric assessments, diagnosing conditions using DSM criteria, and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, administer, and monitor psychotropic medications and their effects.
• Order and interpret necessary laboratory work.
• Offer a range of professional services, including individual, group, and family counseling, and education on disease processes.
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings as required.

• Team Management & Development:
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to other mental health staff within the facility.
• Assist in coordinating professional services provided by contract personnel, ensuring their needs are addressed.

• Program Management & Improvement:
• Assess the ongoing needs for mental health services.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze statistical data; prepare comprehensive reports pertaining to mental health services.
• Evaluate current operations and recommend methods for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and implementing innovative treatment and therapeutic programs.

• Documentation & Compliance:
• Prepare and maintain accurate progress reports, case presentations, and recommendations for discharge planning.
• Ensure all services provided are meticulously documented and maintain the confidentiality of patient files.
• Audit files to verify completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.
• Properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, and standards.

• Collaboration & Communication:
• Serve as a mental health staff liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities, and other events promoting mental health services.
• Communicate effectively and coherently with administration, staff, patients, visitors, and the general public, especially in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Assist administrative and medical staff in the development of statistical reports.

• Operational & Emergency Duties:
• Report to the assigned facility at designated hours for patient care and clinical duties.
• Accept on-call responsibilities as scheduled.
• Assist in the supervision of individuals under care, both within the facility and during community activities, promoting positive community relations.
• Review, process, and respond to legal matters (in conjunction with legal counsel) and attend court hearings when necessary.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and legal/non-legal documents.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, ordering replacements as needed.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies, including administering basic emergency medical aid and ensuring safety.
• Remain alert and react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or de-escalate potentially disruptive situations.
• May be assigned duties of any position in an emergency.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Proven experience in a psychiatric role, preferably within an institutional or correctional setting.
• Strong understanding of DSM diagnostic criteria and psychopharmacology.
• Excellent leadership, administrative, and clinical coordination skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor mental health professionals.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing treatment programs.
• Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle difficult contacts and mediate disputes effectively.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of professional skill and sound judgment.
• Resilience and ability to perform effectively in potentially antagonistic or high-stress environments, including exposure to verbal and mental challenges.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and legal processes relevant to mental health care in an institutional setting.
• Willingness to participate in in-service and other training programs.
• Physical ability to perform rescue functions and respond to emergencies.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

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