Psychiatrist

The Psychiatrist provides a full range of psychiatric services as well as clinical consultation and training to site staff as needed.

Education for Psychiatrist:

• Must be a graduate of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved medical school in the United States or Canada or an international medical graduate who has completed either a fifth pathway year or a valid Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.

Experience for Psychiatrist:

• At least 1-year experience in clinical psychiatry.

Licenses/Certifications for Psychiatrist:

• Must hold a current valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Massachusetts.

1. Evaluates those referred for psychiatric services.
2. Documents all psychiatric evaluations and/or treatment in health record.
3. Documents treatment on the appropriate form and places in the health record when patient consents to psychotropic medication.
4. Coordinates medical consultations and lab work needed with the Health Services Administrator and Site Medical Director as needed.
5. Monitors prescribed psychotropic medications to assess treatment effectiveness and medication side effects.
6. Provides consultation and training services to mental health and medical staff.
7. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
8. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
9. Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
10. Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
11. Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
12. Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

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