What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Better Years Ahead Medical Center?
A Psychiatrist completes a variety of tasks throughout the day. Their responsibilities typically include the following:
- Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or other persons.
- Develop a treatment plan according to the needs of the patient’s needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
- Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
- Consult with the patient’s Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed.
- Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered.
- Keep up-to-date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences or maintaining professional networks.
- Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures and standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33614 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33614: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person