Psychiatrist On Site in Yokosuka, Japan; Part-Time

Overview

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Psychiatrist to support the Government in Japan. This will be an on-site, in-office position with one position located in Yokosuka, Japan.

• The Psychiatrist will work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
• The assigned HCWs shall be on duty in the assigned clinical/on-call area. The assigned HCW shall normally be scheduled for one of the following shifts:
• Weekday Regular Duty hours: 0730 to 1600
• Weekday On-Call Duty
  
  Hours:
  
  1600 to 0730
• Weekends/Holidays On-Call Duty Hours

• Provide patient consultations requested by Naval Hospital staff health care providers within guidelines established by the Naval Hospital.
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies International Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government supervisor.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command/Government Supervisor.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of health care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and the MTF’s medical staff bylaws.
• Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS); participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by government supervisor.
• The Health Care Worker (HCW) shall comply with the HIPAA privacy and security policies of the treatment facility. Providers shall obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction, as applicable. (No external links required for the description).
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
• Provide On-Call services as required, including returning phone calls within 15 minutes of notification.
• Provide Call-Back services as required, including being able to render services within one hour of notification.

• Adhere to and comply with the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and local instructions and notices in effect during the term of the contract.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures. Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Exerci…