Psychiatrist I

• Range ($226,096.80 - $344,033.52 annually)

• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees. BENEFITS

• 12 paid holidays.

• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.

• 13 sick leave days.

• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.

• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.

• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.

• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.

• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. ▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program in psychiatry as approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.

• Must be Board–eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible for or possess a license as issued by the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners. KIND OF WORK

• Utilizes clinical judgment to evaluate, treat, and medicate clients/patients during both regular and on-call hours. Serve

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• Writes and composes documents such as patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.

• Writes prescriptions for clients and patients based on APA and court-ordered guidelines, providing detailed instructions on the medication's name, dosage, frequency, and route of administration.

• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops.

• Facilitates the exchange of information with staff, personnel, and other state facilities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mental conditions, including psychosis and behavioral disorders.

• Knowledge of pharmacology and psychopharmacology, particularly in relation to anti- psychotics and psychotropics.

• Knowledge of treatment strategies.

• Knowledge of psychological principles applied to the development and implementation of treatment programs and client care plans.

• Ability to perform clinical assessments, interpret verbal and non-verbal responses, gather clinical data, and diagnose illnesses.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.

• All relevant information is subject to verification.

• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Click Here to Apply Now: https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER