Easterseals

Psychiatrist - Adults

Easterseals$160K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed psychiatrist or qualified mental health professional
  • Experience with biological and psychosocial assessments
  • Strong understanding of psychiatric evaluations and treatment recommendations
  • Proven ability to manage complex medication plans
  • Familiarity with crisis intervention procedures
  • Experience working with diverse populations including children and adults
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to staff

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric and medical services to children and adults
  • Conduct thorough psychiatric and physical assessments
  • Diagnose conditions and recommend treatment plans
  • Review and monitor medication management for consumers
  • Carry out crisis evaluations for potential hospitalizations
  • Certify involuntary commitments for adult mental health patients
  • Supervise and consult clinical staff to ensure quality care

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule with part-time and full-time options
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse population
  • Supportive team environment
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Engagement in meaningful work that impacts community mental health
Full Job Description
Part Time and Full Time Positions Available!

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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