Child Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Conducts thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
Formulates accurate treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment.
Schedules and conducts regular followup appointments to assess patient progress.
Modifies treatment plans as to meet changing patient needs.
Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications as appropriate.
Monitors medication efficacy and side effects making adjustments as needed.
Educates patients about their medications potential side effects risks and benefits.
Provides psychotherapy or counseling services as needed or collaborate with therapists and psychologists to offer comprehensive care.
Offers evidencebased therapeutic interventions such as cognitivebehavioral therapy (CBT) dialecticalbehavior therapy (DBT) and others.
Provides crisis intervention and emergency consultations as needed.
Assesses and manage acute psychiatric crises and coordinates higher levels of care when necessary.
Maintains accurate and uptodate patient records including assessment notes treatment plans progress notes and other relevant documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists social workers nurses and support staff to ensure holistic patient care.
Consults with other healthcare providers and specialists as needed for comorbid medical conditions.
Stays current with developments in the field of psychiatry by participating in continuing education attending conferences and reading research literature.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and a patientcentered approach to care.
Willingness to work collaboratively in a teambased environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required.
Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry required.
State medical license to practice psychiatry required.
Completion of a psychiatry residency program and child fellowship required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred.
Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zerodollar copays on certain maintenance . Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an innetwork provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the EVerify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disabilityrelated accommodation in the application process contact us at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
