Easterseals

Psychiatrist - Child

Easterseals$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner
  • Experience in pediatric and adult psychiatric care
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to manage medication treatment plans
  • Experience with crisis intervention and involuntary commitment processes
  • Effective communicator for interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Perform biological and psycho-social assessments for clients
  • Make diagnoses and develop tailored treatment recommendations
  • Monitor and manage consumer medication plans
  • Ensure wellness measures are recorded during medication reviews
  • Conduct crisis evaluations for potential hospitalization needs
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultation to staff
  • Testify in court regarding the mental health of consumers as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with diverse populations
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
  • Access to ongoing professional development
  • Contribution to meaningful community service
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Provides psychiatric and medical services to children and/or adults served by programs of Easterseals. Performs biological and psycho-social assessments including psychiatric evaluation, annual psychiatric assessment, physical assessment, and referral. Makes diagnoses and develops recommendations regarding treatment. Provides for the review and monitoring of consumer medication plans. Ensures wellness measures are taken including blood pressure, height, weight, etc. is taken at each Medication Review. Provides crisis evaluation of children and/or adults who may be in need of hospitalization or who may need medication to avoid hospitalization. Provides certification for the involuntary commitment and hospitalization of adult mental health consumers. Assists with clinical supervision and consultation to clinical staff for quality, efficient and cost effective coordination of treatment, continuing care, and support services. Participates in court proceedings to provide testimony regarding mental health of consumers as needed.

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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