D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Psychiatrist

River Edge•Milledgeville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

River Edge is currently seeking a part-time Psychiatrist for the Baldwin Outpatient Services location. The Psychiatrist will be available to provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic impressions, medication management/follow-up, and emergency crisis response. River Edge has introduced collaborative Integrated Medicine with primary physicians. The role may require supervision of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in accordance with protocols.

Requirements

Valid MD License granted by the Georgia composite state board of medical examiners.
Certification in one of the following specialties: General Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, or a related discipline.
Specialty in Psychiatric Medicine.
Must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members).
Fully Covid-19 vaccinated.
Knowledge and experience with the chronically mentally ill population.
Strong clinical skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multi-task and remain organized.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs.
Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Nurses, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare providers.
Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services.
Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a timely, concise, and clear manner.
Prescribe appropriate medications in accordance with pharmaceutical guidelines and standards of practice.
Monitor the effects of any medication and adjust treatment where necessary.
Evaluate practice in relation to professional standards, statutes, regulations, departmental policies, and standards of care.
Provide ongoing clinical and administrative supervision, and performance evaluations of assigned staff.
Collaborate with nursing staff and pharmacy for patient care.
Maintain concurrent documentation and completion of service orders daily.