Psychiatrist I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

13d•$92•Onsite

About The Position

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Clinical Services department is hiring a Board eligible or certified psychiatrist to provide care and treatment to persons in state custody. The responsibilities would include: Prepare a comprehensive initial intake assessment of new patients as assigned Order and review results of laboratory tests and develop treatment plan Provide psychotropic medication management for assigned patients in accordance with current medical standards and best practice guidelines Re-evaluations and ongoing assessments with treatment on a regular basis Provide psychoeducation to patients to keep them informed on medications and treatment plans Write appropriate medical orders for the paraprofessional staff of health care providers and mental health personnel Participate in on-call coverage regarding medical and psychiatric problems Supervises psychiatrists under supervision, interns, residents, and other professional and paraprofessionals as assigned

Requirements

Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma and be Board eligible or certified to practice psychiatry.
Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare a comprehensive initial intake assessment of new patients as assigned
Order and review results of laboratory tests and develop treatment plan
Provide psychotropic medication management for assigned patients in accordance with current medical standards and best practice guidelines
Re-evaluations and ongoing assessments with treatment on a regular basis
Provide psychoeducation to patients to keep them informed on medications and treatment plans
Write appropriate medical orders for the paraprofessional staff of health care providers and mental health personnel
Participate in on-call coverage regarding medical and psychiatric problems
Supervises psychiatrists under supervision, interns, residents, and other professional and paraprofessionals as assigned

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CME requirements