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Correctional Medicine Child Psychiatrist - Hampstead Hospital Needed in Hampstead, NH
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Correctional Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Hampstead, New Hampshire, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/11/23
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"

Overview

The Child Psychiatrist Hampstead Hospital assumes responsibility for admission, continuing care, and discharge of patients at the Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility (HHRTF). The Psychiatrist provides leadership to the multi-disciplinary treatment team, and participates in hospital-wide performance improvement and other activities.

Qualifications

Education
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited university
  • Completed an accredited residency program in Psychiatry

Experience
  • Experience in treating psychiatric disorders in acute care and/or institutional setting preferred.
  • Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting treating child and adolescent populations highly desired.

Licenses/Certifications
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Hampshire
Responsibilities

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Admission and assessment of patients with psychiatric disorders to the HHRTF. Includes admission comprehensive evaluations, mental status examination, assessment for movement disorders using the DISCUS, general medical assessment as it applies to the psychiatric exam, assessments, reassessments as indicated.
  • Treatment of patients with psychiatric disorders. Includes prescription of medications generally following practice guidelines, psychotherapy (group, individual, and family as warranted), order and provide consultations as needed, follow-up and monitoring of tests and consultations, provide education on diagnosis, medications and other aspects of treatment to patients and their families, associated documentation, determination of discharge readiness, chemical dependency and alcohol dependency treatment, on-call responsibilities.
  • Includes the overall supervision of the medical care received by the patient, review and oversight of the treatment plan, leadership on the multi-disciplinary team, supervision of appropriate staff and students, clinical oversight of unit activities.
  • Includes participation in performance improvement activities. Medical Staff Organization (MSO), hospital-wide committees and Task Forces, collaborates and communicates with staff in other disciplines in an effective and professional manner.
  • Demonstrates understanding of, and complies with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, assists with finding alternatives to seclusion and restraint, knowledge of abuse reporting.
  • Is sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats patients as an individual, and considers the culture of the patient when providing care and treatment.
  • Is knowledgeable about care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each patient.
  • Continues professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position.
  • Adheres to company Code of Conduct Standards.

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