Psychiatrist near Chester, Illinois (Physician )

Company: Annashae Consulting and Staffing
Location: Chester
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Chester, Illinois. Duties

• Documentation of reasons for medication changes.
• Monthly progress notes 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. Benefits
  • Flexible, Short and Long-term contracts based on your availability
  • Competitive compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • Medical malpractice insurance provided Hours
    • Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (Negotiable)
    • Very Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability) QUALIFICATIONS
      • Current Illinois Medical license
      • Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate
      • Current DEA certificate

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