ACI Federal is seeking a Psychiatrist for Direct Hire position! 300K starting pay!
SUMMARY
Provides psychiatric services to patients by diagnosing and treating their mental illness. Work is performed under broad supervision and is guided by policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines and professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to Psychiatry; extensive knowledge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication; extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to individual therapy, counseling practices and risk assessment for the mentally ill thorough knowledge of individual management guidelines for Virginia; thorough knowledge of the laws and legal procedures relating to hospital admission; thorough knowledge of community resources hospitalization options, treatment providers and other agencies in service to the mentally ill population; ability to establish and maintain rapport with the individual population; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and with private and public community partners; ability to function calmly in stressful, if not crisis situations; ability to risk assess and prioritize service demands; ability to prepare and maintain patient medical records and prepare reports in compliance with licensure regulations; ability to conduct effective interviews, observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning and develop treatment and service plans; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to confidently provide expert testimony in both oral and written formats; ability to train, supervise and evaluate subordinate professionals; ability to operate a vehicle.
TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Doctor of Medicine with a completion of an approved residency in psychiatry required. Board certified by American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and some professional clinical experience in community mental health providing care to the mentally ill.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
License to practice medicine in Virginia. Board Certified. Residency in Psychiatry. Valid VA driver's license.