Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist - Physicians Only Apply - Perm - Hermitage Pennsylvania

Company: Community Counseling Center of Mercer County
Location: Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/17/2024

A Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist practice is seeking a qualified physician for Hermitage, PA. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD. Medical Doctors Only Apply.



REPORTS TO:--
Executive Director

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Note:-- In
addition to responsibilities stated herein, it is understood that the physician
will adhere to the ---guidelines for psychiatric practice in Community Mental
Health Centers--- for staff psychiatrist as developed by the American Psychiatric
Association, and published in the July 1991 issue of the American Journal of
psychiatry, pages 965-66 (attached).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Initial
psychiatric evaluations on adult patients and periodic re-evaluations (no less
frequently than annually for patients remaining in service).-- Psychiatric services may be provided to
children and adolescents to the extent of the physician---s comfort level and
experience by agreement with Executive Director.

2.--------
Conducting
evaluations on an emergency basis as needed.

3.--------
Prescribes
medication based upon evaluation, and psychiatric follow-up of patients on
medications as needed, but not less than a 3-month interval.

4.--------
Functions
as member of multidisciplinary treatment team.--
Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personnel, and
participate in an atmosphere of mutual respect for the skills and experience
represented on the team.-- Coordinates
with other providers, e.g., community physicians, agencies.

5.--------
Participates
in family education when necessary.

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Responsible
for delivering culturally competent, recovery oriented--psychiatric care.

7.--------
Completes
documentation, in a timely fashion, which meets standards established by JCAHO,
licensing bodies and managed care/insurance companies.-- Provides/Documents medication education.

8.--------
Progress
notes are to be completed and signed at the time the service is performed, or
by the end of the workday in which the service was performed.-- Medication orders must be signed on the day of
the order.

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Reviews,
dates and signs lab reports and psychiatric assessments.

10.-- Reviews health screening questionnaires and
recommends follow-up referrals/examinations.

11.-- Meets agency expectations regarding
productivity (i.e. level of direct patient care provided) and adheres to
generally accepted practices guidelines for conducting initial evaluations,
re-assessments, and medication checks, in terms of time allotted.

12.-- Maintains professional credentials, and
provides documentation to be an approved provider for various payer sources.

13.-- Participates in initial orientation with
the CEO--or clinical administrative and support staff.

14.-- Participates as needed in internal agency
committees.


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