Psychiatrist - Adults

Easterseals MORC • Walled Lake, MI

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About The Position

Provides psychiatric and medical services to children and/or adults served by programs of Easterseals. Performs biological and psychosocial assessments including psychiatric evaluation, annual psychiatric assessment, physical assessment, and referral. Makes diagnoses and develops recommendations regarding treatment. Participates for the review and monitoring of consumer medication plans. Implements crisis evaluation of children and/or adults who may be in need of hospitalization or who may need medication to avoid hospitalization. Contributes certification for the involuntary commitment and hospitalization of adult mental health consumers. Administers clinical supervision and consultation to clinical staff for quality, efficient and cost effective coordination of treatment, continuing care, and support services.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Valid medical license in the state of practice
• Experience in adult psychiatry
• Ability to perform biological and psychosocial assessments
• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment planning
• Experience with medication management
• Ability to conduct crisis evaluations
• Familiarity with involuntary commitment procedures
• Skills in clinical supervision and consultation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with children's psychiatric services
• Experience working with non-profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric and medical services to children and/or adults.
• Performs biological and psychosocial assessments including psychiatric evaluation, annual psychiatric assessment, physical assessment, and referral.
• Makes diagnoses and develops recommendations regarding treatment.
• Participates in the review and monitoring of consumer medication plans.
• Implements crisis evaluation of children and/or adults who may be in need of hospitalization or who may need medication to avoid hospitalization.
• Contributes certification for the involuntary commitment and hospitalization of adult mental health consumers.
• Administers clinical supervision and consultation to clinical staff for quality, efficient and cost effective coordination of treatment, continuing care, and support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree