Psychiatrist

Southwest Community Health Center•Bridgeport, CT

17d

About The Position

The Psychiatrist evaluates and diagnoses patients for psychotropic medication and/or treatment recommendations. The Psychiatrist also provides consultation for clinical staff.

Requirements

Experience in community mental health.
Experience in chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut.
Eligible for and maintains admitting hospital privileges at Bridgeport Hospital and/or St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
Possesses good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Possesses good judgment and decision–making skills.
Committed to working with a culturally diverse population.
Ability to travel as required to work with staff.
CPR/BLS Certified
Proficient in electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

experience working with EPIC
Experience working with adults and/or children and adolescents.
Board-Certified Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist candidates!

Responsibilities

Interviews, assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, and monitors psychotropic medication for referred patients.
Consults with professional staff individually, through team meetings and in-service training regarding patients who require psychiatric evaluation for psychotropic medication and/or other courses of treatment.
Provides individual professional staff consultation on specific patients regarding their medication and treatment recommendations.
Provides consultation and supervision to advanced practice providers, includes signing of charts.
Completes and signs off on documentation according to organizational policy.
Provides medical care consistent with the scope of duties and responsibilities for which the Physician has been privileged by the Southwest Privileging and Credentialing Committee.
Works as part of a team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and patient-centered care.
Supports and complies with established clinical and agency policies and procedures, including QI/QA and medical records, in accordance with Joint Commission and PCMH standards, and federal and state mandates, including FTCA regulations and scope of practice.
Supports data collection systems and reporting of statistical data necessary for grant or QI/QA purposes as needed.
Participates in provider, department, and performance improvement meetings and in-service trainings.
Participates in on-call, expanded hours, and after-hours coverage and arranges for coverage during absence for vacation, professional education, or other leave time.
Maintains staff privileges for Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincents Medical Center to facilitate hospital admissions and ensure optimal care coordination.
Participates in continuing professional educational activities as needed to maintain licensure.
Other related duties as assigned, including attached specific job duties or responsibilities.