Psychiatrist – Full-time

South County Mental Health Center Delray Beach, Florida, United States Full-Time Medical

About this position

Psychiatrist – Full-time
Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in Palm Beach County, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the clients.  This role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. 

PURPOSE
Provides psychiatric services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • M.D. or D.O. degree, current valid Florida medical license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and adhere to a code of ethical and practice standards
  • Must be knowledgeable of Backer Act and Marchman Act
  • Experience with counseling/psychiatric interventions
  • Proficiency in client care protocol for children/adolescents
  • Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal: must be able to articulate reports and evaluations regarding clinical and non-clinical issues
  • Knowledge of medications for child/adolescent specific dosing
  • Aptitude for coaching clients about their illness
  • Competence educating clients about peer influence concepts
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and create tailored treatment plans.
  • Prescribe medications based on diagnosis
  • Evaluate effectiveness of medications(s), including side effects or lack there of
  • Educate clients, significant others, & staff about medications and interactions
  • Provide consultation to staff about medication, treatment issues, & termination of clients' treatments
  • Collaborate with other mental health professionals, educators, and families to support patient care.
  • Perform mental status examination
  • Determine Five (5) Axis Diagnosis based on DSM IV criteria, including GAF score
  • Offer discussions on psychodynamics of evaluations (i.e. family environment)
  • Deliver consultations concerning health status
  • Review & sign-off on treatment plans, medication dividers, and insurance forms
  • Provide correspondence regarding clients issues as appropriate to internal/external sources
OTHER MINOR OR OCCASIONAL TASKS
  • Attend medical staff meetings
  • Participate in QI teams and committees to further performance improvement activities
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit on-call as determined by Chief Medical Officer
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients facing mental health challenges.

 

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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