Psychiatry Opportunity!
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$225,000
– $435,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Location
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/10/24
Are you looking to join a team of exceptional physicians providing psychiatric care to those in need? Searching for a position with competitive pay and flexible scheduling to fit your busy life? Interested in continuing, or beginning, a career in forensic psychiatry? Look no further! With both part-time and full-time positions available, this opportunity in northeastern Illinois is for you! Apply today for more information. Call or text Sarah Hooten [Register to View]
. I look forward to working with you!
Job Responsibilities
Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy
- Fitness Status (90 days)
- Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility
- Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month
- Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due
- Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)
- Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed
- Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)
- Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.
- Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.
- Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required
- Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care
- Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
- Participate in hospital's peer review program
- Participate in weekly and as needed team meetings
- Lead multidisciplinary treatment team of three social workers, one psychologist and one activity therapist to design and execute treatment plans for patients either deemed unfit to stand trial (UST) by a court of law, or for patients who were exculpated of an offense due to being declared Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).
Qualifications
- Current Illinois Controlled Substance
- Current DEA
- Experience working with psychiatric patients
Working Hours
- 3 to 5 day work week
- Up to 40hrs/week available
- No calls, weekends, or holidays