ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CARING FOR PEOPLE? DO YOU POSSESS PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS? DO YOU WANT TO HELP BUILD A FULFILLING LIFE FOR THOSE AROUND YOU? IF YOU CARRY THESE QUALITIES, THIS ROLE MAY BE FOR YOU!

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PSYCHIATRIST

JOB TYPE: Contract (Full-Time Hours)

THE PSYCHIATRIST SHALL:

A. MAKE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER EVALUATION, MEDICATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND/OR HOSPITALIZATION. B. MAKE PROVISIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TREATMENT, SPECIFYING CONDITIONS; AND FOR MEDICATIONS, SPECIFYING TYPE(S) OF MEDICATION(S) AND DOSAGE(S). C. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT HEARINGS AND COURT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS NECESSARY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FACILITY. D. CONFER WITH THE FACILITY PSYCHOLOGICAL, MEDICAL, COUNSELING AND SECURITY STAFF DURING TIME NOT USED IN EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE FACILITY, IN THE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS, AND IN THE GENERAL PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, HANDLING AND TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS.

PSYCHIATRIST, EACH EMPLOYEE SHALL:

1. HOLD CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) AND/OR ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) AND SHALL SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF CERTIFICATION (SEE PLACEMENT PACKAGE).
2. BE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRONIC HEALTH (EHR) RECORD SYSTEM AND COMPUTERIZED PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY (CPOE). UPON ORIENTATION TO THE EHR, ENSURE ORDER ENTRY AND DOCUMENTATION IN THE MEDICAL RECORDS.
3. PROVIDE GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC AND GENERAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND EVALUATIONS.
4. MONITOR INDIVIDUAL'S PROGRESS, INCLUDING LABORATORY VALUES AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP OR REFERRALS AS NEEDED.
5. ENSURE THE MEDICAL HISTORY, MENTAL STATUS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FACILITY POLICY AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE JOINT COMMISSION (TJC) AND CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), OR OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES. FACILITY POLICIES, TJC AND CMS GUIDANCE ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT EACH OF THE DBHDS FACILITIES.
6. PRESCRIBE MEDICATION FOR ALL MEDICAL ILLNESSES AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES.
7. PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS AT THE LOWEST EFFECTIVE DOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RATIONAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL PRACTICES AND DOCUMENT RESPONSE TO TREATMENT. OBTAIN CONSENT OR SUBSTITUTE CONSENT. SHALL ASSESS AND ADDRESS MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS AND REPORT ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS.
8. FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL GROUPS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS EDUCATION AS PART OF ACTIVE TREATMENT.
9. ATTEND COURT HEARINGS ON FACILITY CAMPUSES WHEN REQUIRED BASED ON ASSIGNED INDIVIDUAL POPULATION.
10. RECORD A SUMMARY OF THE PROBLEMS AND/OR SYMPTOMS, THE DIAGNOSIS OR DIAGNOSTIC HYPOTHESES, TREATMENTS, MEDICATIONS, AND/OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S MEDICAL CHART AT THE CONCLUSION OF EVERY CONSULTATION.
11. ENSURE DOCUMENTATION OF TREATMENT PLANNING, ORDERS AND ACTIONS WITH A 95% (OR ABOVE) COMPLIANCE RATE, AND COMPLETION OF DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF ACTIVE TREATMENT AND TO SUPPORT MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING PRACTICES.
12. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN PHYSICIANS, NURSING STAFF, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, REHAB STAFF AND INDIVIDUALS.
13. CONSULT WITH THE FACILITY REGARDING CARE OF INDIVIDUALS AS NEEDED WHEN REQUESTED BY THE FACILITY MEDICAL OR OTHER CLINICAL STAFF.
14. PROVIDE A MONTHLY SCHEDULE PRIOR TO INITIATING SERVICE TO THE FACILITY.
15. ARRANGE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHEN TAKING TIME OFF; ENSURE HAND-OFF COMMUNICATIONS TO COVER PRACTITIONER AND COMPLETE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ARE FINALIZED PRIOR TO TAKING TIME OFF.
16. PROVIDE COVERAGE OF ASSIGNED UNITS, COMPLETE DAILY ROUNDS ON ASSIGNED UNITS; AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS AND FOLLOW UP ASSESSMENTS.
17. MAKE REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS UPON RECOGNITION OF MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT ARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF TREATMENT AT THE FACILITY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN.
18. UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF EMPLOYEE EMPLOYED BY THE FACILITY AS APPLICABLE TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CARE, RECOMMENDED TREATMENT OR FURTHER EVALUATION.
19. USE ON-SITE OFFICE SPACE PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY DURING SCHEDULED VISITS.
20. ATTEND MANDATORY TRAININGS AND COMPLETE REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AS DETERMINED BY THE FACILITY.
21. PARTICIPATE IN ASSIGNED MEDICAL STAFF MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND OTHER MEDICAL STAFF ACTIVITIES.
22. PARTICIPATE IN PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED; AND MEDICAL STAFF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES INCLUDING ONGOING AND FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATIONS.
23. ADHERE TO THE MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FACILITY. EACH FACILITY WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR UNIQUE STAFF BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
24. NOTIFY THE FACILITY IF LICENSE OR HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES ARE DENIED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED; IF ANY MALPRACTICE CLAIMS ARE FILED; AND IF ANY PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS TAKEN AS SOON AS THE CLINICIAN BECOMES AWARE OF SUCH. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TELEPHONE THE FACILITY'S CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OR DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE SUCH NOTIFICATIONS. VOICEMAIL MESSAGES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
25. NOTIFY THE FACILITY OF ANY PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY IMPACT PERFORMANCE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TELEPHONE THE FACILITY'S CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OR DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE SUCH NOTIFICATIONS. VOICEMAIL MESSAGES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
26. THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICE WHICH ARE REQUIRED BY THE DBHDS (E.G. EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS, EMERGENCIES) DEPENDING UPON THE FACILITY.
27. THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR TELEPHONE OR BEEPER COVERAGE AS DETERMINED BY THE FACILITY.

ACI FEDERAL IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED BASIS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

Job Type: Contract

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations: Must be COVID vaccinated or have medical or religious vaccination accommodation form (required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location