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Description In collaboration with the UCFS Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatrist is responsible for providing quality client-centered psychiatric care services for patients, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow-ups, and emergency interventions. Develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association.
Duties and Responsibilities • Conducting a psychiatric evaluation, including ordering/performing/interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests • Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication • Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation, or follow-up visits as needed • Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols, and policies • Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems • Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations, and plan for continuing care in the clinical record • Maintaining productivity standards • Collaborating with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff, and community resources in meeting patient and family needs • Providing health promotion, education, and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues, and coping strategies • Maintaining accurate, legible medical records and returning all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion • Demonstrating knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines
UCFS Offers UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Flexible hybrid remote & on-site schedules • Competitive salaries • Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays, and 10 sick days each year • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution • Paid life and disability insurance • National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment
Requirements Education and Experience Doctor of Medicine License or license-eligible in the State of CT with appropriate prescribing credentials and licenses Relevant experience working with, evaluating, and prescribing for clients with mental and behavioral health diagnoses
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations CT MD License Other Skills and Abilities Ability to use MS Office Suite, Internet, and e-mail
UCFS Commitment to Diversity UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.