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Psychiatrist
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/15/15
** This is an active duty military position**
Duties and Responsibilities: Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychiatric disorders. Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains and evaluates data through interview techniques. Diagnoses psychiatric disorders. Prescribes and evaluates effectiveness of a wide range of therapeutic measures. Recommends disposition of psychiatric cases.
Manages and directs psychiatric services. Formulates plans for psychiatric services. Directs mental health clinics. Advises on problems related to mental health and prevention of mental disorders. Serves as medical and psychiatric consultant to clinical psychologists and clinical social workers. Assigns psychiatric nurses and technicians to functions contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Advises on kind and quantity of psychiatric supplies and equipment. Coordinates psychiatric services with other medical activities. Instructs interns and residents in psychiatric principles and procedures. Serves as consultant on psychiatry.

U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Eligibility Requirements: For entry into this specialty, a doctor of medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy is mandatory.

Experience: Completion of residency or fellowship in psychiatry acceptable to the Air Force Surgeon General, is mandatory.

Specialty Summary: Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychiatric disorders; manages and directs psychiatric services. Related DoD Occupational Group: 260125.