Psychiatrist - Partial Hospitalization Program, General and Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient

Position:Psychiatrist - Partial Hospitalization Program, General and Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient

Location: Mason, OH

Job :1853

# of Openings:1

Psychiatrist - Partial Hospitalization Program, General and Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient

The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.

• One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
• Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
• A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.

We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.

At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.

Diagnoses and treats patients with psychiatric disorders through the continuum of care by working with a team of mental health professionals to provide treatment through PHP (which includes Eating Disorder PHP)/general and eating disorder IOP and outpatient services. Workload will be approximately 50% PHP/IOP and 50% outpatient. There is the opportunity to be PHP Medical Director with appropriate experience.

• Conducts a thorough, comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and reviews and assesses information regarding patient’s medical and treatment history, obtained from patient, family, other treatment providers, and staff.
• Examines patient to assess general medical condition at admission and on an ongoing basis (and refers patients out to their PCP, urgent care, or the ED as indicated.).
• Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Prescribes medication and other forms of treatment according to best practices and latest evidence base.
• Determines nature and extent of mental illness, and formulates a psychiatric treatment plan (program treatment plan completed by PHP SW and/or RN).
• Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record within the time frames based on current policy requirements.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health requirements for PHP/IOP.
• Works effectively with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians to treat and direct treatment of patients, utilizing evidenced based psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Involves the patient and family in treatment planning when appropriate.
• Knowledge of LCOH services to facilitate referral of patients to the appropriate level of care.
• Observes patient safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action; reports potentially unsafe conditions. Effectively handles difficult patient situations, responds promptly to patient needs in an appropriate manner, and responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others effectively; remains open to others’ ideas and innovation.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and…