SUMMARY

The Psychiatrist is expected to perform their duties to support the goals and objectives of Laurel Life in its efforts to provide quality service and patient satisfaction. The Psychiatrist will provide primary psychiatric assessment and care to clients of the organization including making diagnoses, determining course of treatment, providing and/or supervising appropriate treatment and treatment planning, prescribing medications, reviewing/approving prior authorizations, and documenting patient files. Provides consultation and supervision of psychiatric/social service professionals.

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct initial patient evaluations; take detailed identifying data, chief complaint, history of present illness, past psychiatric treatment, medical history, social history, family history, mental status examination, diagnostic impression, ICD-10 diagnoses and recommendations.
• Diagnose children and adolescents based on symptoms and prior medical treatment.
• Treat psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents using a treatment modality such as person centered, psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, structural family therapy, solution focused brief therapy, etc.
• Review and explain treatment plans to parents, guardians or other supports and clients to provide psycho-education in the outpatient mental health clinic.
• Advocate for young clients, especially with regard to different levels of care, educational needs, and referrals to other organizations.
• Prescribe medication on a conservative basis to treat verifiable mental health diagnoses and review psycho-education information (side effects, risks and benefits, etc.).
• Ability to provided PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Clearance, and Mandated Reporting ACT 31 as needed per PA State Regulations.
• Upholding agency policies and standards as well as ethical standards of appropriate discipline.
• Collaborates with Outpatient Supervisor, Team Leaders, Clinicians and Admission Specialists to provide triage evaluation, crisis intervention, and treatment recommendations.
• Completion of required documentation and paperwork as required by Laurel Life, Department of Human Services, and Managed Care Organizations.
• Participate in and complete staff training courses/programs as required by Laurel Life, Department of Human Services, Managed Care Organizations, and Commonwealth of PA Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.
• Provides psychiatric supervision, per 55 PA CODE CHS. 1153 and 5200, to monitor all treatment plans on a regular basis and provide supervision as necessary for the clients and services provided.
• Assists clients to gain insight, define goals, and plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Consults reference material, such as professional websites, textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approach to treatment.
• Responds to client reactions, evaluates effectiveness of medication management services, counseling or treatment recommendations, and modifies plan as needed.
• May perform other special projects or duties as requested by the CEO, COO, Regional Director of Outpatient Services, or Direct Supervisor.

SKILLS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with clients.
• Unrestricted state license to practice medicine required.
• 6 years' experience in psychiatric practice.
• 2 years' experience treating children and/or adolescents.
• Willingness to learn and follow clinic's standards of practice.
• Demonstrable ability to connect with and provide support for children and adolescents.
• Current DEA permit required.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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. Requires licensure by the State of Pennsylvania as a Medical Doctor and board certification in psychiatry.
• Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent

Completion of an accredited residency program

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work setting is a normal school building or office facility. Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life.