Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist - Physicians Only Apply - Perm

Company: Rob
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

A Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist practice is seeking a qualified physician for Sacramento, CA. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD. Medical Doctors Only Apply.

MD/DO
- PsychiatristREQUIREMENTS (duties include but are not limited to)

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• Meet with mentally ill
  patient-inmates/youths for crisis interventions, face-to-face interviews, etc.
  Must be able to provide clinical face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in
  inmate housing units. In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may
  require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances;
  
• Conduct initial mental
  health evaluations including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case
  history to assess inmate---s/ward---s current needs and make treatment
  recommendations in the initial evaluation;
  
• Conduct clinically
  sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical reviews, applying suicide
  risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation
  and consultations as needed;
  
• Participate in
  Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings;
  
• Document all care
  provided to the patient-inmate/ward, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT
  meetings;
  
• Monitor inmate/ward
  progress using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan and Education (SOAPE)
  formatted progress notes;
  
• Effectively applies
  community standard of practice for psychiatric treatment modalities and ethical
  standards;
  
• Perform mental status
  exam (MSE) in face-to-face clinical interviews;
  
• Identify the relevant
  signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders in order to
  comprehensively diagnose, assess and manage the presenting symptomatology;
  
• Examine prior mental
  health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and
  other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient---s diagnosis
  and aid in the development of the inmate---s/ward---s treatment plans;
  
• Review, examine and
  diagnose psychiatric patients of all ages and patient records and files in
  mental health program to determine progress, effectiveness and/or
  appropriateness of treatment services;
  
• Consult, as necessary,
  with supervising psychiatrist on unusual, complex, or serious cases, or present
  such cases to a clinical conference for advice or decision;
  
• Provide clinical
  consultation to psychiatric staff on unusual, complex or serious problems and
  cases where technical expertise is needed;
  
• Prescribe medication as
  deemed appropriate for treatment and utilize the CDCR Correctional Formulary or
  obtain non-formulary approval;
  
• Interpret laboratory
  results and make clinically appropriate referrals to medical services, as
  appropriate;
  
• Determine type of
  psychiatric and general medical treatment needed;
  
• Prescribe changes in
  treatment when indicated;
  
• When conditions are
  suspected, adhere to mandated reporting requirements regarding California
  Psychiatrists, including, but not limited to, reported child and elder abuse,
  danger to self or others, duty to warn (Tarasoff) reporting and other
  confidentiality mandates;
  
• Develop a therapeutic
  relationship with the patient-inmate---s/ward---s families and caretakers to enhance
  effective treatment delivery;
  
• Work in consult with
  primary care medicine in identifying and managing co-occurring, co-morbid and
  treatment related medical conditions;
  
• Make clinical rounds
  and review progress of patients, including assessments in inmate/ward housing
  units;
  
• Serve periodically as
  psychiatrist-of-the-day for on-call/call back during weekend and off-hours for
  patient emergencies, Mental Health Crisis Beds follow up, and 5-day follow ups;
  
• Administer psychiatric
  treatment with assistance, as necessary, from other health care providers;
  
• Maintain order and
  supervise conduct of persons committed to the correctional facility in order to
  prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others;
  
• Wear personal
  protective equipment, clothing and breathing apparatus to prevent injuries and
  exposures to blood/air borne pathogens;
  
• Participate in
  committees and Quality Improvement Teams;
  
• Compile and analyze
  data from audits pertaining to the mental health program requirements;
  
• Provide information
  (i.e. appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data
  entry;
  
• Protect and maintain
  safety and security of property, including documentation of unusual occurrence
  and inventory control of psychological testing material, reference material,
  computers, and other equipment;
  
• Give input and help to
  implement new programs for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of
  patient-inmates/youths as directed by the CEO/CMH, Chief Psychiatrist, Senior
  Psychiatrist or designee;
  
• Instruct health care
  providers, and staff assigned for special training on the principles and
  practices of psychiatry.--
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
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  • Must have
    and maintain a current license to practice as a Psychiatrist issued by the
    State of California.
    
  • Must have
    and maintain current 1st Aid and CPR Certification from American
    Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross.
    
    
  • Minimum of
    twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last thirty-six (36)
    months performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a
    public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required
    experience.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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