Psychiatrist Job Memphis Tennessee USA,Doctor/Physician

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Memphis, TN, US

About the Employer

At Alliance Healthcare Services, it is our mission to promote wellness in the community. Our not-for-profit organization is the largest comprehensive behavioral health provider in Shelby County. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, home-based, and community-based programs, including a continuum of crisis services to over 22,000 residents of Shelby County and the surrounding areas. We’re committed to bringing compassionate and dedicated individuals to help us continue to provide the best services to our community.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Medical Director

Summary

The Psychiatrist, under auspices of or in conjunction with the Medical Director, sets the standards for facility medical/psychiatric management.

Education Requirement

MD degree and completed a residency in psychiatry

Experience Requirement

Current license to practice in state of Tennessee without sanctions. Documented evidence of training or knowledge of psychiatric management. Working with Dually Diagnosed a plus. Current CEU

requirements in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Key Job Responsibilities

Lead the assessment and development of appropriate plan of care

Involve client, family and staff in execution of Plan of care

Intervene as warranted in response to DISCUS assessment

Incorporate interdisciplinary assessments into Plan of care such as BDP, IEP and other medical disciplines

Thorough knowledge of psychotropic management and interventions

Documentation in accordance with medical, regulatory and funding guidelines

Provide mandated oversight to Advance Practice Nurses

Provide Consultation as warranted to other clinical staff

Assist in development of clinical policies and procedures

Other duties as maybe assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience working with interdisciplinary team.

Experience working with Advance Practice Nurses.

Supervision Provided by this Job

As delegated by his/her immediate supervisor.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

In order to appropriately accomplish his/her duties, the person occupying this position will be required to maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of professional