Overview
The Psychiatrist will be responsible for performing direct psychiatric services and psychiatric consultation. These services may be provided on site, at satellite offices, via telemedicine, or through consultation contracts.
Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of clients assigned on an outpatient basis
Make referrals or recommendations for appropriate services.
Comply with required documentation and record keeping
Prescribe and review medications according to current standards of care
Provide psychiatric consultations as indicated and requested
Act as a liaison with hospital staff and other professionals and agencies with regard to psychiatric services
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine who is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and is fully licensed to practice in the state of Iowa, required
4 years experience in the practice of psychiatry, which can include residency, required
Licensed in state of Iowa upon hire, required
Board certified or Board eligible. Obtain Board certification within 2 years of being eligible, required
Experience in community mental health, preferred
