Psychiatrist (Outpatient)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Brown County Health and Human Services offers exciting

challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a

difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. As an

employee, you will have the opportunity to serve the individuals and

families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County

has to offer such as, the top 5 public pension plan in the country, no

cost primary and wellness center care, and generous vacation time. This

role assumes responsibility for the psychiatric care and treatment of

clients in the outpatient setting. Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a weekday, Monday through Friday outpatient clinic position,

providing services to client mostly between 8am and 5pm. As the mental

health professional, you are responsible for diagnosing and treating

psychiatric disorders, usually through medication. Duties include

studying mood, personality, and behavioral disorders, discussing

symptoms with patients to determine a diagnosis and prescribing

medication to correct chemical imbalances in the patient\'s brain

Essential Duties Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, mostly

by interviewing patients, their family or other persons. Develop a

treatment plan according to the needs of the patient\'s needs and extent

of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral disorder.

Directs, supervises, and provides consultation when needed to other

clinic professional staff in the implementation of treatment plans and

care of clients under his/her care. Treat a patient using

psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any

medication, and adjusting treatment where necessary. Consult with the

patient\'s Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers

when needed. Provides psychiatric consultation, evaluation and treatment

as required. Provide crisis intervention when needed. Write and maintain

patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and

medication administered. Keep up to date with professional job knowledge

by reading publications, attending educational conferences, or

maintaining professional networks. Follow ethical and legal policies,

procedures, and standards. Discharges clients and/or assists in the

closing of cases on clients under his/her care in a timely manner.

Assists the Clinical Director in the development, evaluation, and

implementation of clinical programs. Participates in clinic and related

community treatment center meetings and duties as required. Assumes

overall responsibility for the care rendered to clients under his/her

care. Maintains responsibility for safe client care through appropriate

planning, implementation, and evaluation procedures. Maintains

documentation as required and completes in a timely manner according to

Department policy and regulatory requirement. Maintains the confidential

nature of client and business information. Performs related functions as

assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment Computer PHYSICAL

DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying

of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Frequent sitting; occasional

standing and walking. Capable of using hand(s)/feet for repetitive

single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating

controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching

and grappling. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing

sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or

objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Must be

free from communicable disease. This position description should not be

interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major

responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be

Requested To Perform Job-related Responsibilities And Asks Other Than

those stated in this description. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of multi-disciplinary mental health treatment

methods. Knowledge of psychiatric treatment in assigned areas. Knowledge

of electronic medical records or ability to learn those skills.

Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory, techniques, and

practices of professional psychiatry. Knowledge of a variety of

medications along with their side effects, side actions and

contraindications. Ability to initiate, maintain, and implement an

Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and

apply sound medical principles in making decisions. Ability to maintain

appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with stress associated with

threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior. Ability to communicate

effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to accept and adapt to

change. Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures

governing patient care. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills to

direct and coordinate health team members. Ability to lead, direct and

supervise the work of fellow employees. Ability to work the required

hours of the position. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team,

agency staff and a variety of other departments and referral sources.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish

and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and

the public. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty