What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Medicine Professional position at Government Jobs?
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatrist to join our team as a medical director in the behavioral health department. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing direct psychiatric care and treatment to patients with complex disorders. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, determine therapeutic and medical needs, and prescribe treatment. You will also participate in case conferences and consult with clinical staff regarding support services and treatment options. Additionally, you will prepare and maintain detailed documentation of patient evaluations, prognosis, progress, and treatment consistent with Medi-Cal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
* Doctoral degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy
* Completion of an approved residency program
* Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California and board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association
* Ability to work independently and make decisions within broad guidelines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application and obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations
We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatrist to join our team as a medical director in the behavioral health department. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing direct psychiatric care and treatment to patients with complex disorders. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, determine therapeutic and medical needs, and prescribe treatment. You will also participate in case conferences and consult with clinical staff regarding support services and treatment options. Additionally, you will prepare and maintain detailed documentation of patient evaluations, prognosis, progress, and treatment consistent with Medi-Cal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Evaluate patients to determine therapeutic and medical needs ">
- Develop and implement treatment plans ">
- Participate in case conferences and consult with clinical staff regarding support services and treatment options ">
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, determines therapeutic and medical needs of patients and prescribes treatment ">
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of patient evaluations, prognosis, progress, and treatment consistent with Medi-Cal standards ">
- Perform crisis intervention as required; assists clinical staff in mitigating crisis situations; prescribes and administers medication to patients in crisis situations ">
Requirements
* Doctoral degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy
* Completion of an approved residency program
* Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California and board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association
* Ability to work independently and make decisions within broad guidelines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application and obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations
