What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at Government Jobs?
Job Description
Psychiatric Care Provider
Under administrative direction, provides direct psychiatric care and treatment for patients with complex and difficult disorders necessitating behavioral health clinical intervention; conducts psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, determines therapeutic and medical needs of patients and prescribes treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients to determine therapeutic and medical needs; develops treatment plans; participates in case conferences and consults with clinical staff regarding support services and treatment options.
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, determines therapeutic and medical needs of patients and prescribes treatment.
- Performs crisis intervention as required; assists clinical staff in mitigating crisis situations; prescribes and administers medication to patients in crisis situations.
- Provides direction and training for assigned staff, interns, and/or residents; participates in staff, intern, and/or resident training and quality assurance; develops, follows and instructs others in appropriate medical protocols.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
