Salary : $0.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: NEDHSA-Psychiatrist-061226-JR
Department: LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
This position may be filled as a full-time or part-time contract or unclassified appointment. Minimum Qualifications - Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
- Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
- Requires cultural proficiency that supports work with individuals from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and any sexual orientation
- Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
- Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and co-morbidity. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventative health care measures
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance in the social environment; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; and learning and motivation
- Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Service orientation skills: actively looking for ways to help people
Job Duties and Other InformationEssential Job Functions:- Provide consultation and direct care for clients who present with mental health and addictive disorders
- Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate
- Prescribe and administer medications, monitor client's biological and psychological response, providing education about prescribed medications
- Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric clients. Responsible for referring Primary Care and/or non-psychiatric medical care issues to appropriate sources
- Responsible for patient management with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other clinical and nursing staff
- Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients
- Complete medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure
- Provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed
- Handle psychiatric emergencies, including issuing Physician Emergency Certificates
- Work with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage
- Work in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other NEDHSA departments and community agencies
- Identify and report any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system
- Actively contribute to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.
- Consistently meets Utilization Management and billable services expectations
- Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Director A
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-4237 (office)
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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Do you possess an active and verifiable Medical Degree in Psychiatry?
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