Role Category: Doctor / Consultant / Junior Consultant

Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

Psychiatrists can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, clinics, and nursing homes.

Psychiatrists are required to complete extensive education. Psychiatrists must have a medical degree from an accredited medical school, complete a residency program in psychiatry, be board certified in psychiatry, and be licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice. Licensure requirements vary by state but usually involve taking an exam that specifically includes regulations unique to the state of practice.

The best psychiatrists are very perceptive, have strong listening skills, and are excellent critical thinkers.

Responsibilities for Psychiatrist

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing.
• Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis.
• Monitor patients to determine the efficacy and potential side effects of medications.
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care.

Qualifications for Psychiatrist

• Current and valid board certification in psychiatry.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency.
• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice.
• Current DEA registration.
• Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM criteria.
• Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Applicants with MD or DPM Psychiatry can apply.

A minimum of one year experience or more can apply for the post.

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