Psychiatrist - Children/Adolescents

Full-time

On-site

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Psychiatrist

PURPOSE
To provide psychiatric services to children/adolescents in Center programs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and adhere to a code of ethical and practice standards
Must be knowledgeable of Backer Act and Marchman Act
Experience with counseling/psychiatric interventions
Proficiency in client care protocol for children/adolescents
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal: must be able to articulate reports and evaluations regarding clinical and non-clinical issues
Knowledge of medications for child/adolescent specific dosing
Expertise in the stages of development in children/adolescents
Aptitude for coaching children/adolescents about their illness at age appropriate levels
Competence educating children about peer influence concepts to adolescents

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prescribe medications based on diagnosis
Evaluate effectiveness of medications(s), including side effects or lack there of
Educate clients, significant others, & staff about medications and interactions
Provide consultation to staff about medication, treatment issues, & termination of clients' treatments
Perform mental status examination
Determine Five (5) Axis Diagnosis based on DSM IV criteria, including GAF score
Offer discussions on psychodynamics of evaluations (i.e. family environment)
Deliver consultations concerning health status
Review & sign-off on treatment plans, medication dividers, and insurance forms
Provide correspondence regarding clients issues as appropriate to internal/external sources

OTHER MINOR OR OCCASIONAL TASKS

Attend medical staff meetings
Participate in QI teams and committees to further performance improvement activities
CCSU on-call as determined by Chief Medical Officer
Performs other duties as assigned

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