Psychiatrist - BE / BC - Beacon, New York United States - 32813

JOB DESCRIPTION

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Typical work activities:

• Render psychiatric and neurological diagnostic services for clients, utilizing the contributions of mental health professionals;
• Participates in the intake and screening process of patients;
• Provides medication management;
• Works to insure continuity of service;
• Provides referral information to alternate placement facilities;
• Reviews intake and treatment plans and signs the record as required by regulations;
• Participates in in-service training of professionals and nonprofessionals;
• Participates in information-educational community activities to further community knowledge in the detection and prevention of psychiatric
  disorders;
• Act as a resource person for other staff in the areas of medicine, psychiatry and neurology;
• Does related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of
  psychiatry;
• Good knowledge of current psychiatric treatments and trends;
• The ability to supervise and instruct staff members;
• The ability to develop good community relations;
• The ability to write clear and concise reports;
• The ability to develop and maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships with all members of the clinical and clerical staff;
• Inform Center Director of relevant clinical and administrative issues;
• Consult appropriately;
• Actively support program goals and system improvements/changes;
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating patient condition and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment;
• Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
  position.

• This position’s hours are Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week. Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm except for Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:00pm

• Benefits

  · Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  · 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%

  · Group term life and long-term disability insurance

  · Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

  · Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time

  · Supplemental insurance through AFLAC

  · Employee assistance program (EAP)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a license to practice medicine issued by the New York State Department of Education
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Currently credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid preferred

Education:
University - MD