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As clinical provider, performs, completes and oversees the psychiatric treatment activities of a diverse caseload of patients and families as a member of the Behavioral Health Clinic and RBHA clinical team to ensure appropriate standards and practices are maintained for patients
- Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, overall findings and diagnoses of patients through use of history and other appropriate tests
- Prescribes and monitors medications; recommends appropriate clinical interventions
- Reviews medical histories and records treatments in medical charts to ensure proper and timely documentation
- Works collaboratively with other medical and specialty areas to discuss and obtain consultative services for cases requiring multi-disciplinary approach
- Serves as a resource to the patient and/or family regarding available community and state resources, programs and services to provide for health needs of patients
- Maintains and provides caseload data, activity records and other relevant information for use in program operations, performance improvement or for program planning purposes
- Provides clinical coverage for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients served to ensure provision of a comprehensive continuum of care
- Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshop participation
- Actively participates as a member of the Medical Staff; serves on committees as appropriate
- Provides clinical leadership and consultation for other professionals by providing expertise in psychopharmacology and various therapeutic interventions
- Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
- Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
- Graduation from an accredited program of study leading to either an M.D or D.O. degree
- Current, unrestricted and valid State of Arizona license to practice medicine from the Arizona Medical Board OR the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine & Surgery
- Completion of either an ACGME or AOA approved Psychiatric Medicine training or residency program and possess or actively pursuing Psychiatric Board Certification
- Current basic CPR designation or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Posting Title: Psychiatrist
Department: RTH – Behavioral Health
Job ID: 2
Street: 3042 W Queen Creek Road
Post End Date: 8/27/2022
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