What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist, Crisis Response Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
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Primary Function: (state main function of position) Responsible for providing direct care to patients in the Einstein Crisis Response Center, a 24/7 service providing immediate assistance to individuals with behavioral health crises. Supervises the clinical work of professional staff, residents, medical students and other trainees in the CRC; evaluates admissions and discharges for quality assurance; and participates in clinical treatment teams as needed. Evaluates involuntary admissions for QI standards and safety. Follows CRC, Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures and complies with standards of regulatory agencies. Presents course work for residents and medical students as assigned by the Medical Director or Associate Chair. Participates in weekly department huddles, medical staff and administrative committees of the hospital as required by the Medical Director or Chair, attends departmental educational activities and assumes clinical responsibilities as a participant in the overall practice plan of the department as directed by the Chairman. Provides linkage with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHIDS) and other agencies as appropriate. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) adult, older adult, and frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. ______________________________________________________________________________ Education/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred) M.D. or D.O. from accredited program (required) Completion of approved psychiatric residency (required) Experience in Emergency Psychiatry (preferred) ______________________________________________________________________________ Licenses/Certifications: (indicate if required or preferred) Valid license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania (required) Board certified/board eligible by ABPN(required). Added subspecialty qualifications (preferred). Primary Function: (state main function of position) Responsible for providing direct care to patients in the Einstein Crisis Response Center, a 24/7 service providing immediate assistance to individuals with behavioral health crises. Supervises the clinical work of professional staff, residents, medical students and other trainees in the CRC; evaluates admissions and discharges for quality assurance; and participates in clinical treatment teams as needed. Evaluates involuntary admissions for QI standards and safety. Follows CRC, Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures and complies with standards of regulatory agencies. Presents course work for residents and medical students as assigned by the Medical Director or Associate Chair. Participates in weekly department huddles, medical staff and administrative committees of the hospital as required by the Medical Director or Chair, attends departmental educational activities and assumes clinical responsibilities as a participant in the overall practice plan of the department as directed by the Chairman. Provides linkage with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHIDS) and other agencies as appropriate. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) adult, older adult, and frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. ______________________________________________________________________________ Education/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred) M.D. or D.O. from accredited program (required) Completion of approved psychiatric residency (required) Experience in Emergency Psychiatry (preferred) ______________________________________________________________________________ Licenses/Certifications: (indicate if required or preferred) Valid license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania (required) Board certified/board eligible by ABPN(required). Added subspecialty qualifications (preferred).Work Shift
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5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
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As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
