Psychiatrist
$180 to $220 hourly
About this job
Job Title: Psychiatrist Location: Massillon, OH 44646 Duration:3 months to long term Shift: 20hrs/ week Job 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). • 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. Qualifications and Skills: • 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
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