Easterseals

Psychiatrist - Adults

Easterseals$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with psychiatric training
  • Active medical license
  • Experience in psychiatric evaluations and assessments
  • Knowledge in crisis intervention techniques
  • Strong understanding of medication management practices
  • Ability to develop treatment plans based on assessments

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical services to clients
  • Conduct biological and psychosocial assessments
  • Make diagnoses and recommend treatment plans
  • Monitor and review medication plans for consumers
  • Perform crisis evaluations for potential hospitalizations
  • Certify involuntary commitments for adult mental health consumers
  • Supervise and consult clinical staff to ensure quality treatment

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on client health
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive leadership and organizational mission
Full Job Description
Provides psychiatric and medical services to children and/or adults served by programs of Easterseals. Performs biological and psychosocial assessments including psychiatric evaluation, annual psychiatric assessment, physical assessment, and referral. Makes diagnoses and develops recommendations regarding treatment. Participates for the review and monitoring of consumer medication plans. Implements crisis evaluation of children and/or adults who may be in need of hospitalization or who may need medication to avoid hospitalization. Contributes certification for the involuntary commitment and hospitalization of adult mental health consumers. Administers clinical supervision and consultation to clinical staff for quality, efficient and cost effective coordination of treatment, continuing care, and support services.

About Easterseals

Easterseals is a nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including early intervention, autism services, employment and training, and health and wellness. Easterseals is committed to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live independent lives, and has a long history of providing high-quality services to individuals and families across the United States. The organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has offices and programs in communities throughout the country.
Learn more about Easterseals
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1944

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