Physician / Psychiatry

Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at a facility in Evanston, Wyoming. The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on mentally ill patients and develop appropriate treatment regimens.

Job Quick Facts:

•  BD-234-01
•  Profession: Physician
•  Specialty: Psychiatrist
•  Location: Evanston, WY
•  Service Setting: Inpatient
•  Job Type: Full time
•  Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
•  Start Date: ASAP
Requirements:

•  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
•  Wyoming license/ Eligible for licensure in Wyoming
•  BC/BE
•  BLS
•  DEA license
•  DEA X-Waiver Knowledge and Competencies:
•  Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and medical conditions impacting patients.
•  Knowledge of psychotherapy, side effects, risks and benefits.
•  Knowledge of the guidelines, rules and regulations regarding prescribing practices.
•  Knowledge of current legal liabilities, federal, state rules and regulations, and standard governing psychiatric rehabilitation care of the mentally ill.
•  Knowledge of treatment intervention in highly complex case.
Responsibilities:

•  Performs admission and diagnostic evaluations to assess the mental status of patients admitted to the facility to determine appropriate care.
•  Provides ongoing assessments and treatment to determine the progress of each patients treatment.
•  Leads treatment teams regarding the care, needs, and progress of patients.
•  Maintains appropriate paperwork required for patient care.
•  Maintains an active role in updating treatment plans.
•  Administers medical evaluations, medications, and provides psychiatric counseling for mental health issues.
•  Orders and interprets labs.
•  Responsible for discharge planning.
•  Coordinates with other disciplines, including primary care staff and external healthcare providers
•  Direct workflow of interdisciplinary teams.
•  Trains and educates student nurses, psychology trainees, and staff from other disciplines.
•  Leads therapeutic groups for patients.
•  Responds to code blues and other emergencies.
•  Serves as front-line management for safety calls and interventions.
•  Follows hospital and state policy for the use of involuntary treatment.
•  Participates in calls with guardians and family members in accordance with policy.
•  Performs appropriate collateral medical duties as assigned by