Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide person-centered psychiatric services in a long-term care facility in Ohio. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing advice and consultation on psychiatric matters and conducting individual and group counseling and psychotherapy. Job Quick Facts: * Ref#:BD-396-01 * Profession: Psychiatrist * Location: Sandusky, Ohio * Facility Type: Long-Term Care Facility * Job Type: Contract * Shift Schedule: TBD * Start Date: October 2023 * Duration: 9 months * Rate: $235/hr Requirements: * Ohio Licensure * Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) * Minimum of 5 years of medical practice in psychiatry * Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans participants and other major third-party payers (e.g., UnitedHealthcare,Medical Mutual, Aetna) * Minimum of three (3) references in behavioral health services Responsibilities: * Provide person-centered psychiatric services to nursing home residents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations * Offer psychiatric advice, conduct evaluations, and develop treatment plans * Evaluate recommendations from the interdisciplinary team * Assist in program development and conduct psychiatric research * Conduct individual and group counseling, addressing various mental health issues * Conduct psychiatric evaluations and review relevant records and maintain documentation * Assess suicide risk, participate in hearings, and provide coping strategies * Diffuse and de-escalate issues, role modeling positive behaviors * Recommend policies and procedures for resident assessment and treatment * Evaluate residents' mental status and competence * Prepare statistical reports summarizing progress and interventions * Consult and collaborate with mental health professionals and stakeholders, serving as an advisor on psychiatric matters * Supervise and attend to other psychiatric professionals * Collaborate with the facility's administrators and medical team * Participate in staff development and in-service training programs * Conduct educational classes/in-services on behavioral issues * Follow safety procedures and provide training to facility staff, tailor curriculum to meet needs, and ensure comprehensive coverage * Provide contact information for communication purpose * Attend to emergency situations and respond to family calls and non-emergency calls promptly * Notify the facility in advance of planned absences and develop a coverage plan for vacations and absences * Perform other duties as assigned