Psychiatrist

Job Description

Before You Apply :

• Mon-Friday - No weekends / holiday - may in a rare occasion be called after hours.
• Must be local (Ohio) / Ideal candidate would reside in Columbus area / outskirts of Columbus.
• Will travel too various DDOD facilities to provide services - but will know in advance what facility will need coverage for planning purposes.
• Must have experience will all ages (Adults / children).
• 24-40 hours per week - Majority of the time it will be closer to 40 hours per week.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE : (The se duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

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 CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT :

Certificate to practice medicine per Section 4731.13 of Revised Code; 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 per Section 5122.01(E) of Revised Code.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT : Biannual renewal of license with requirement of 100 hrs. 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.