Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT
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Job description
Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT
Shift: Days
Facility : SNF
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
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Role may require liaison with facility Directors to align our team with their initiatives.
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Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating residents for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, or psychosis.
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Medication Management: Prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications, ensuring they align with other treatments and medications.
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Therapeutic Interventions: Providing psychotherapy or coordinating with therapists for emotional and behavioral health needs.
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Care Coordination: Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care doctors, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
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Crisis Intervention: Addressing acute psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or confusion, ensuring resident safety and well-being.
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A strong understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory State statutes of SNF's is a plus, along with experience related to compliance of coding, billing, prescribing, documentation and conduct.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
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Completion of a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
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Board certified
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DEA license is required to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.
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3 years' experience in the skilled nursing facility space
Benefits:
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All standard benefits applicable
For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh: at [Register to View] or by Email: at [Register to View]