What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist - SHN position at State of Idaho?
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
State Hospital North, located in Northern Idaho, is seeking a temporaryPsychiatristposition to provide intermittent patient coverage as hospital need arises. Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals serving some of Idaho's most vulnerable mentally ill patients.
This position will have a potential start date of no earlier than June 8, 2025, and is intended as coverage for current Physicians that are out. It will be Monday-Friday with hours dependent upon time spent with clients.
State Hospital North inOrofino, Idaho, is a licensed 60-bed psychiatric hospital providing primarily involuntary inpatient treatment for adults in psychiatric crisis who are committed to the Department of Health and Welfare. State Hospital North collaborates with patients, their families, and the referring regional behavioral health centers to develop targeted goals and objectives for the individual’s treatment episode while simultaneously focusing on critical supports and arrangements for follow-up care after discharge.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drugtest.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.
Benefits:
We have one of theNation's best state retirement systems(PERSI)that offers alifetime benefit.
Other Excellent Benefits
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Minimum Qualifications:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE:(208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
State Hospital North, located in Northern Idaho, is seeking a temporaryPsychiatristposition to provide intermittent patient coverage as hospital need arises. Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals serving some of Idaho's most vulnerable mentally ill patients.
This position will have a potential start date of no earlier than June 8, 2025, and is intended as coverage for current Physicians that are out. It will be Monday-Friday with hours dependent upon time spent with clients.
State Hospital North inOrofino, Idaho, is a licensed 60-bed psychiatric hospital providing primarily involuntary inpatient treatment for adults in psychiatric crisis who are committed to the Department of Health and Welfare. State Hospital North collaborates with patients, their families, and the referring regional behavioral health centers to develop targeted goals and objectives for the individual’s treatment episode while simultaneously focusing on critical supports and arrangements for follow-up care after discharge.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drugtest.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.
Benefits:
We have one of theNation's best state retirement systems(PERSI)that offers alifetime benefit.
Other Excellent Benefits
- 11paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leaveaccrual beginning as soon as you start
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30 hours per week)
- PERSI Choice 401(k)
- Deferred compensation plan
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wide variety of training opportunities
- Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
- Develops psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
- Conducts or serves on interdisciplinary treatment team staffing.
- Prescribes and/or approves clinical treatment plans.
- Documents establishment of diagnoses.
- Prescribes and performs psychiatric treatment to include chemotherapy, individual and group psychotherapy and modalities.
- Documents psychiatric condition in client's medical record.
- Reviews and monitors clinical staff records.
- Evaluates client's progress.
- Oversees work performed by non-physician clinical personnel.
- Assesses patient's medical condition and refers for consultation and treatment.
- Evaluates treatment recommendations from medical consultants.
- Provides minor and emergency treatment of physical ailments.
- Coverage would generally involve evaluating and treating 12-18 patients, 2-4 times per year.
- Duties would include entering a weekly progress note for each patient, attending minimalmeetings, and completing other tasks that may arise during the course of coverage for the caseload.
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Minimum Qualifications:
- This position requires applicants to be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine and surgery by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment.ANDcurrent certification or eligible for certification from the American Medical Association specialty board of psychiatry and neurology.
- Considerable knowledge ofpsychiatric theory; psychopathology; psychopharmacology; psychiatric management of dangerous individuals.
- Experienceperforming psychiatric diagnoses. (Current certification from the American Medical Association specialty board of psychiatry and neurology would demonstrate competence in the preceding knowledge and qualifications.)
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Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE:(208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
