Psychiatrist Job at CredTALENT, Farmington, MO

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  • CredTALENT
  • Farmington, MO

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Patient Caseload Management

    • Provide psychiatric care to an average of 40 patients across two wards

    • Conduct patient evaluations monthly , with additional visits as clinically indicated

    • Daily rounds not required unless patients are under special precautions

  • Patient Population & Legal Statuses

    • Treat individuals with varying legal classifications, including:

      • NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)

      • VBG (Voluntary by Guardian)

      • PIST (Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial)

      • VBG, formerly PIST

      • SVP (Sexually Violent Predator)

    • Familiarity with legal standards related to court-ordered conditional release is essential

  • Clinical Documentation

    • Complete timely and accurate documentation including:

      • Admission and discharge summaries

      • Monthly progress notes

      • Annual evaluations

      • As-needed clinical updates based on changes in status

  • Diagnosis & Treatment

    • Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing treatment

    • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

    • Make appropriate referrals and consultations for therapy, specialty care, or medical services

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

    • Participate in weekly treatment team meetings for assigned wards

    • Collaborate with nursing, psychology, social work, pharmacy, medical, dietary, and recreational therapy teams

    • Provide clinical leadership and input into treatment planning

  • Psychiatric Officer of the Day (OD) Coverage

    • Serve as OD 2 4 times per week , covering one of two daily weekday shifts:

      • 7:00 AM 12:00 PM

      • 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

    • No after-hours, weekend, or holiday call required unless voluntarily accepted

    • Additional compensation is provided for optional on-call shifts , including medical and psychiatric backup coverage

  • Admissions & Discharges

    • Manage psychiatric aspects of long-term admissions and discharges , with average lengths of stay measured in months rather than days

  • Meetings & Professional Engagement

    • Participate in medical staff meetings (6 per year) and team/staff meetings as needed

    • Engage in case consultations, patient concerns reviews, and special staffings

  • Additional Duties (As Credentialed)
    May include:

    • Supervision of psychiatric services and advanced practice providers

    • Development and oversight of multidisciplinary treatment plans

    • Provision of individual, group, family, or behavioral therapy

    • Substance use treatment interventions

    • Guardianship and court-related evaluations (e.g., for conditional/unconditional release)

    • Court testimony and expert opinion preparation

CredTALENT is dedicated to transforming the way healthcare professionals and organizations connect in pursuit of excellence in patient care. With a laser focus on the healthcare industry, we provide tailored recruitment solutions that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of both healthcare candidates and healthcare institutions.

We view our relationships with candidates as long-term partnerships. We are passionate about the healthcare industry, and our mission is to help healthcare professionals make a meaningful impact. Your success is our success, and we are here to support you at every stage of your healthcare career journey.

Call us today at (513) 428-4156 .

With the Right Talent, Great Things Can Happen

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