Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide person-centered psychiatric services in a long-term care facility in Ohio. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing advice and consultation on psychiatric matters and conducting individual and group counseling and psychotherapy. Job Quick Facts:

• Ref#:BD-396-01
• Profession: Psychiatrist
• Location: Sandusky, Ohio
• Facility Type: Long-Term Care Facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: TBD
• Start Date: October 2023
• Duration: 9 months
• Rate: $235/hr Requirements:
  • Ohio Licensure
  • Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
  • Minimum of 5 years of medical practice in psychiatry
  • Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans participants and other major third-party payers (e.g., UnitedHealthcare,Medical Mutual, Aetna)
  • Minimum of three (3) references in behavioral health services Responsibilities:
    • Provide person-centered psychiatric services to nursing home residents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
    • Offer psychiatric advice, conduct evaluations, and develop treatment plans
    • Evaluate recommendations from the interdisciplinary team
    • Assist in program development and conduct psychiatric research
    • Conduct individual and group counseling, addressing various mental health issues
    • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and review relevant records and maintain documentation
    • Assess suicide risk, participate in hearings, and provide coping strategies
    • Diffuse and de-escalate issues, role modeling positive behaviors
    • Recommend policies and procedures for resident assessment and treatment
    • Evaluate residents' mental status and competence
    • Prepare statistical reports summarizing progress and interventions
    • Consult and collaborate with mental health professionals and stakeholders, serving as an advisor on psychiatric matters
    • Supervise and attend to other psychiatric professionals
    • Collaborate with the facility's administrators and medical team
    • Participate in staff development and in-service training programs
    • Conduct educational classes/in-services on behavioral issues
    • Follow safety procedures and provide training to facility staff, tailor curriculum to meet needs, and ensure comprehensive coverage
    • Provide contact information for communication purpose
    • Attend to emergency situations and respond to family calls and non-emergency calls promptly
    • Notify the facility in advance of planned absences and develop a coverage plan for vacations and absences
    • Perform other duties as assigned

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