Psychiatrist- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Psychiatrist at the Utah State Hospital, you will be able to administer the psychiatric care, treatment, and clinical needs of our patients. A typical day at the Utah State Hospital may include conducting progress reviews of patients, making diagnostic determinations and decisions regarding treatment plans, providing diagnostic/therapeutic interventions, and prescribing and coordinating treatment plans with other therapy programs. The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine within the United States and the State of Utah.
• Attended an approved residency program (Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education).
• Certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• Successfully pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapy and treatment and/or refer client(s) to other sources of treatment.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Document client/patient progress and revise treatment plans as required; completes administrative paperwork.
• Coordinate clinical activities and follow-up.
• Act as a resource for management and staff; provide technical support within the area of responsibility.
• Consult with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.
• Write, implement, and provide documentation of individual client's treatment; maintain records to comply with federal requirements and write reports indicative of progress or regression.
• Develop policies, procedures and standards for mental health program services.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior