FT Psychiatrist weekends and holidays off

Job Description

Currently we have a need for a Full time Psychiatrist in the Chicago area. Below is the duties and qualifications needed as well as the schedule.

DUTIES

Documentation of reasons for medication changes;

Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy

Fitness Status (90 days)

Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility

Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month

Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.

Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)

Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed

Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)

Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.

Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.

Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required

Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care

Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.

Participate in hospital's peer review program

Participate in weekly and as needed team meetings

Lead multidisciplinary treatment team of three social workers, one psychologist and one activity therapist to design and execute treatment plans for patients either deemed unfit to stand trial (UST) by a court of law, or for patients who were exculpated of an offense due to being declared Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Illinois Medical license

Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate

Current DEA certificate

Experience working with psychiatric patients

**Prefer Forensic or Corrections Experience**

UPDATE:

Shift Ranges:

7a-5p m-f

No Weekends, No On Call

1hr lunch - unpaid - no cafeteria

5d weekdays onlyCompany Description

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