Staff Psychiatrist

Position Overview:

Primarily treating adults in a residential and partial hospital setting providing services for the treatment of mental health problems

· Evaluate and treat underlying psychiatric conditions

· Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis

· Develop treatment plans, measure progress, and make adjustments as needed

· Collaborate with the broader team Oversee the medical care of clients in coordination with other Staff Physicians

Duties and Responsibilities

· Perform Psychiatric Evaluations using standard best practices

· Practice evidence based care based upon standards of care for individuals based upon their unique psychiatric history, age, demographics, etc.

o This could include, but is not limited to ordering tests to rule out organic etiologies, ordering psychological testing and or using validated screening tools

· Determine additional work-up needed to address new/underlying psychiatric and medical conditions

· Interpret test results and incorporate them into the treatment of clients

o This includes collaboration with staff physicians

· Oversight of documentation necessary to meet all regulatory requirements

· Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for the clinical aspects of HopeWay, including DHHS and the Joint Commission

· Participate and oversee treatment team meetings to collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team, communicate team goals, intervention plans, and progress towards goals

· Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with other Psychiatrists

· Develop treatment specific programs centered around psychiatric needs using best practices

· Provides guidance to admissions on individual client cases regarding the medical and psychiatric appropriateness to admit

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Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a 401K, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision for regular, full-time positions.

About HopeWay:

Working at HopeWay is being a part of something bigger than yourself. You have the opportunity to truly save lives. For nearly seven years, HopeWay has been a premier non-profit mental health treatment center in Charlotte, NC treating clients from across the nation. As a non-profit, HopeWay serves individuals and families through an integrated, holistic approach. Our team is made up of dedicated and caring individuals who are passionate about their work while helping to maintain a supportive and balanced work environment.