psychiatrist - Monroe, United States - Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

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PSYCHIATRIST
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PSYCHIATRIST
Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

NEDHSA-10/31/19-CJS

Department

LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Opening Date

11/01/2019

Description

Benefits

Supplemental Information


Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana

Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry

Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details

Requires cultural proficiency that supports work with individuals from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and any sexual orientation

Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude

Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and co-morbidity. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventative health care measures

Knowledge of human behavior and performance in the social environment; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; and learning and motivation

Complex problem solving:
identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Critical thinking skills:
using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Service orientation skills:
actively looking for ways to help people

Minimum Qualifications

This position is part of the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority and will be located at the Monroe Behavioral Health Clinic.

This position may be filled as an Unclassified Full-time Position, Full Time or Part Time Contract Position.

Salary is based on qualifications.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ms. Chauncey J. Strange, MPA

Human Resources Specialist

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

2513 Ferrand Street

Monroe, LA 71201

office)

fax)

Job Concepts


Function of work:
Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Monroe Behavioral Health Clinic.

Examples of Work


Essential Job Functions:
Provide consultation and direct care for clients who present with mental health and addictive disorders

Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate

Prescribe and administer medications, monitor client's biological and psychological response, providing education about prescribed medications

Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric clients. Responsible for referring Primary Care and/or non-psychiatric medical care issues to appropriate sources

Responsible for patient management with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other clinical and nursing staff

Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients

Complete medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure

Provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed

Handle psychiatric emergencies, including issuing Physician Emergency Certificates

Work with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage

Work in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other NEDHSA departments and community agencies

Identify and report any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system

Actively contribute to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.

Consistently meets Utilization Management and billable services expectations

Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

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