DescriptionJob Title: Psychiatrist
Department: Lowell Community Health Center, Inc., Behavioral Health Services
Reports to: CMO
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY: Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric and psychopharm evaluations and treatment to clients in BHS. Provide consultation to clinical staff in BHS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To evaluate the physiological, neurological, psychopharmacological and psychiatric status of the program's clients, including all referrals.
- To prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication.
- To participate in the development of diagnostic formulations and treatment plans, as well as weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- To provide direct psychotherapy, when indicated.
- To participate in utilization review and quality management programs.
- To provide supervision and consultation to other BHS clinical disciplines as assigned.
- To provide oversight/supervision and consultation for Nurse Prescribers in BHS.
- To liaise with Primary Care clinicians as needed for care co-ordination.
- To offer in-services and consultation to other Lowell CHC providers when indicated.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical and administration policy and procedures.
- Ability to work with integrated medical, clinical and support staff on behalf of clients.
- Demonstrated understanding of medical and clinical practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of the agency's role in the community and the ability to appropriately represent the agency.
- The ability to effectively organize time and responsibilities.
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one's training and discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed physician with three years' experience.
- Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Child/Adolescent Board Certification.
- Current valid and unrestricted DEA & MCSR certificate.
- Current CPR/BLS Certificate.
