Psychiatrist

JOB SUMMARY: Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders and directs medical and psychiatric care. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience M.D. or D.O. degree Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist. (if required for specific posting) Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Must have and maintain a current Physician License and Controlled Substance License from relevant practice State(s). Education or experience in evaluating and treating basic physical health conditions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Appropriate Oregon/Idaho or other State medical licensure/certification. Additional certifications/licensure may be required depending on posting (e.g. Medication Assisted Treatment). Valid driver's license. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include some or all the following: Patient Evaluation and Treatment ' Perform psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations. Write orders for patient care. Prepare individual patient treatment plans including providing clinical leadership in the implementation of services. Collaborate with the Unit Director to provide leadership to the Treatment Team in formulating and implementing plans for operation of the unit therapeutic environment. Provide direct service to patients such as group and individual counseling. Provide other evaluations as assigned. Communication and Contact with Patient Families ' Respond to inquiries from families and other interested parties and initiate contact with them as indicated. Documentation of Services ' Prepare the medical record in accordance with requirements of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and hospital and agency policies. Prepare correspondence communicating findings from patient evaluations to hospital administration, judges, Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) and attorneys. Professional Responsibilities ' Serve on medical staff committees. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and utilization review activities. Assist with training and continuing education of clinical staff and grand rounds. Participate in continuing education, with emphasis on psychiatry. Agency/Hospital Support Functions ' Testify at commitment hearings, PSRB hearings, and other legal proceedings related to patient evaluations and patient care. Represent agency in court actions as assigned. Obtains and organizes data concerning patient's family, medical history and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives and other sources. Provide both in-person and tele-psychiatric care per rules and standards of State Board(s) of Medicine, CMS. State of Oregon, and Lifeways Medical Staff Bylaws Other duties may be assigned