Clinical Psychiatrist Needed just out side St Louis MO
$435,000 to $441,000 annual
About this job
Annashae Healthcare has partnered with a Mental Health Facility to find 4 Clinical Psychiatrist with Forensic experience. The facility is located in southern IL about 20 miles from downtown ST Louis. Scope of Work: - Documentation of reasons for medication changes; - Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychopharmacotherapy - Fitness Status (90 days) - Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility - Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month - Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due. - Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit) - Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed - Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required) - Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration. - Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards. - Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required - Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care - Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency. - Participate in hospital's peer review program. Qualifications: Current Illinois Medical license Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate Current DEA certificate Experience working with psychiatric patients Working Hours: Mon - Fri *a to 4:30p with some flexibility
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