SENIOR PHYSICIAN - PSYCHIATRIST - 60004877

State of Florida

1d•$90,773 - $236,194

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Senior Physician – Psychiatrist - SES within Clinical Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or
A current public psychiatry certificate issued by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to Section 458.3165, Florida Statutes.
Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience.
Demonstrates diagnostic competence by utilizing appropriate physical and psychiatric examinations based on current ICD/DSM criteria within the time frames and guidelines specified in the DCF/FSH policies.
Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques.
Chooses treatment based on current National Standards of Medical and Psychiatric care, on admission and when indicated by changes in the resident’s condition.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Forensic psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Direct personal services to individual DCF residents. These services include admission, psychiatric examinations, physical examinations, diagnosis, prescription of medications, psychotherapy, restraints or seclusion as indicated, forensic determinations, when appropriate, management of minor and major medical conditions, performance of special examinations, use of life support equipment, minor surgical procedures and preparation for discharge.
Make proper referrals to other ancillary departments of testing, treatment, or management.
Make rounds to follow the progress, with suitable documentation of the individual residents in their care. Changes in the resident’s status will result in responsible changes in the prescription of medical management.
Participate in the multi-disciplinary team process.
Request a second opinion in all cases of medical doubt or difficulty.
Complete documentation requirements in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, operating procedures and other required standards.
Participate in and attend when called, all legal proceedings concerning residents.
Participate in and attend when called, all disaster drills. Be available at any time in the event of actual emergency or disaster. Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as assigned per protocol.
Attendance in continuing medical education activities, which maintain the legislated educational requirement to maintain medical licensure.
Participate in medical committee work, which assures the optimal organization of the clinical staff in providing quality care to DCF residents.
Be available to the families or other interested parties of residents when called for.