Job Openings Psychiatrist

About the job Psychiatrist

About Us

We are a Behavioral Health group specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring issues. Our facility strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based treatment, medical staff, and licensed therapists. Our mission is to help those that are struggling with the tools to recover, regain control and live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse.

Join Our Team

The goal of the Psychiatrist is to ensure all clinical programs are safe and appropriate to the clients specific diagnosis, needs, and medical history. The Psychiatrist will direct and coordinate medical services and care with other areas of the organization while making reasonable accommodations to ensure clients are safe and comfortable as possible during their stay.

Requirements

In order to be considered for the Psychiatrist position, you will need:

  • Licensed in the State of practice, with unrestricted licenses to practice medicine
  • Experience in the behavioral health field with focus on addictions and mental health complications

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete history, psychiatric and/or physical examination to each new client within timelines stipulated in the facility policy and procedure manual and in accordance with licensing standards
  • Responsible for assuring that arrangements are made for follow-up services that reflect the findings or risk factors discovered during medical assessments
  • Ensure that clients are referred to specialists when the medical needs of a client cannot be met by the providers of the treatment center
  • Administrative oversight of the agency medical and pharmacological treatment
  • Monitor and ensure the provision of all prescribed drugs and medically necessary pharmaceutical services. Physician shall ensure pharmaceutical services and prescription drugs are in accordance with all Federal and State laws and regulations including, but not limited to the State Board of Pharmacy Laws and Regulations and the Drug Enforcement Agency in practicing State.
  • Ensure that drug utilization reviews are appropriately conducted and documented as outlined in the policy and procedure manual and to specifically indicate the use/do not use abbreviations list and look alike/sound alike medications
  • Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the Clients' right to confidentiality of medical information
  • Ensure that client's rights and responsibilities are communicated these to agency clients and providers
  • Maintain procedures for monitoring the coordination of care provided to clients, including but not limited to all medically necessary services delivered both within and outside the addiction treatment agency

Pay: $180,000 - $300,000

Schedule: Full Time

Location: New Jersey

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