Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist (6850)

Grafton - where hard work meets the pursuit of excellence

The Community – Grafton, OH Grafton is a village in Lorain County along the east Branch of the Black River. It has a population of approximately 5,700 and is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Cleveland.

While Grafton is a small village in Ohio, it boasts a variety of exciting things for residents to explore. The community is small, close-knit, and friendly, and residents feel safe while in their homes and while out and about the town. Grafton also benefits from being near larger cities with plenty of entertainment including golf clubs, nature and wildlife reservations, bowling alleys, and plenty of unique dining spots.

Grafton is a place where anyone can feel they belong. Build relationships, support your community, and enjoy the small town life.

The Facility – Grafton Correctional The Grafton Correctional (GCl) is an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction state prison for men located near the Lorain Correctional Institution.

The facility opened in 1988 and has a capacity of 2,074 inmates.

Location:

2500 South Avon-Belden Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044 Why consider working at a jail? JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

• Evaluates, examines, analyzes, diagnoses & treats consumers, prescribes medication & performs in-depth psychotherapy & counseling (e.g., psychoanalysis, behavior modification).
• Monitors & coordinates professional & paraprofessional medical, nursing & direct care staff in areas related to psychiatric care; reviews consumer records for accuracy & completeness; recommends improvements in hospital staffing & organization.
• Conducts & participates in lectures & seminars in psychiatry or related field for professional & paraprofessional health care staff.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of medicine; psychology; sociology; anatomy; physiology. Skill in administering medication. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; handle sensitive contacts with persons under medical care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate to practice medicine.
• Satisfactory completion of residency training program in psychiatry, as approved by the residency review committee of the American Medical Association, the committee on post-graduate education of the American Osteopathic Association or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry or
• Has been recognized as a psychiatrist by the Ohio State Medical Association or the Ohio Osteopathic Association on the basis of formal training & 5 or more yrs. of medical practice limited to psychiatry.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Biennial renewal of licensure with requirement of 100 hours of continuing education. UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposed to dangerous patients & infectious diseases; may require travel to community site under contract with Department of Mental Health.

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