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Annashae has partnered with a local facility to find the right Psychiatrist for a permanent position with full benefits and a pension. ​ ​ Job Responsibilities: Scope of Work: Studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of the mind in accord with the standard of care, Patient’s Bill of Rights, TJC standards and legal/judicial mandates. Takes the lead, formulating the treatment plan, which includes the discharge plan and the implementation with other members of the collaborative treatment team in accord with the Patient’s Bill of Rights and the standard of care. Complies with judicial mandates in accord with NJ Statutes reflecting The Patient’s Bill of Rights, such as the review of the records of patients for prescribing of psychotropic medication, freedom from unnecessary physical restraint and isolation, emergency administration of medication, administration of medication over objection, and so forth. Organizes data concerning patient’s families, personal medical and, psychiatric history, onset of symptoms, source of referral, emotional reactions and behavior, and intellectual functions. Is responsible for ensuring that psychiatric treatment is in compliance with TJC standards and other accreditation bodies standards and legal or judicial mandates. Reviews diagnostic and psychological testing to confirm physical and psychiatric diagnoses as indicated including follow-up of results. Examine patients to determine general physical condition. Reviews orders on psychotropic medication according to acceptable medical standards and in accord with the statutes as reflected in the Patient’s Bill of Rights and legal/judicial mandates. Recommends and orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates. Determines conditions and extent of mental disorders and formulates a treatment plan and follow-up studies. Treats patients utilizing somatic, group, or milieu therapy, and other psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Serves as an active medical staff member of the institution, eligible to serve as an officer of the organization, and is required to attend regular medical meetings to discuss issues pertinent to medical/psychiatric care of patients. Participates in continuing medical education activities to maintain knowledge/skills required for professional competency to provide the best quality of care to patients. Directs the activities of medical and other personnel engaged in rendering psychiatric treatment to patients. Writes up and presents at staff conferences data on patients for diagnoses, treatments, and disposition. Provides appropriate and timely reports and testifies in civil commitment hearings. Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED TRAINING - Different certification/experience options One (1) year of broad-based clinical training in internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics; or a transitional year program that shall have included a minimum of four (4) months of primary care; or a residency in a clinical specialty requiring comprehensive and continuous patient care all of which must be approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. AND, Three (3) years of full-time post-graduate specialized residency training in a clinical psychiatry program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. OR, Completion of a four (4) year psychiatry residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Visa Waiver:No Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8a to 4:30p