Physician / Psychiatry / Ohio / Locum Tenens / Psychiatrist Job

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 re