Psychiatrist

Job Summary:

Performs patient care focusing on individual differences, abnormal behavior, mental disorders and

their prevention and improvement of patient lifestyles. This is realized through counseling and psychotherapeutic

services. Serves as a consultant to other healthcare staff.

* Works with the patient/patient population that exhibit problems with intellectual function;

biological, emotional, psychological, social and behavioral maladjustments, disabilities,

distress, mental disorders.

* Ability to perform psychological assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation of

patients/patients of all ages, adolescent through the geriatric population.

* Possesses knowledge of theories of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods.

* Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development throughout the lifespan.

* Counsels individuals, families, groups, couples.

* Administers psychological tests.

* Supervises other members of the department including psychological technicians,

biofeedback technicians, students, etc.

* Actively develops and participates in research studies.

* Consults other disciplines to provide for an multidisciplinary approach to the

patients needs.

* Performs crisis intervention.

* Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of a

treatment plan and provides education.

* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and

reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

* Documentation meets current standards and policies.

* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized in stressful situations.

* Respects patient/patient cultural beliefs so long that those cultural beliefs do not pose a

danger to the patient/patient.

* Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

* Seeks supervision and consultation when needed.

* Adheres to professional practice standards, ethical principles and legal standards in

clinical practice.

* Stays current with new developments in clinical psychology through continuing education,

training, professional societies and journals.

Professional Requirements:

* Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

* Completes annual education requirements.

* Maintains regulatory requirements.

* Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

* Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

* Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

* Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion.

* Attends annual review and department in services, as scheduled.

* Attends at least ____ staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting

minutes.

* Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

* Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement

(CQI) activities.

* Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

* Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement

of the department.

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