Psychiatrist
22nd Health Care LLC
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$210 to $230 hourly
About this job
Job Title: Psychiatrist - Region 6 Location: Massillon, OH 44646 Duration: 3+ months with possible extension Shift: 20hrs/ week Key Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. • Perform intake assessments for youth transferred to the facility; determine medication needs and issue prescriptions. • Respond to mental health referrals from facility staff. • Complete risk assessments for youth exhibiting suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors; determine appropriate precautionary levels. • Facilitate emergency transfers of youth when necessary. • Notify facility staff of medication starts, changes, and discontinuations. • Educate youth on medication use, benefits, and side effects; obtain informed consent per policy. • Provide monthly psychiatric follow-ups, or more frequently as clinically indicated. • Communicate treatment plans and medication regimens with the youth’s parent/guardian when required. • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (directly or via written/electronic communication). Indirect Services • Consult with the facility physician to coordinate medical and psychiatric care. • Participate in peer reviews of advanced-level providers as required. • Provide 24/7 emergency consultation access (via phone) to nursing or psychological staff. • Follow-up on telephone consultations by examining the youth and co-signing orders within 5 business days. • Communicate planned absences and arrange appropriate coverage in advance. • Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential documentation per facility, state, and professional standards. • Stay up to date with ODYS policies, DSM-5 standards, and APA/AACAP treatment guidelines. Qualifications: • Active Medical License in the State of Oregon • Board Certified in Psychiatry (or Board Eligible within one year) Preferred: • Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • Prior experience in juvenile justice or residential treatment settings