Psychiatry job opening: Paducah, KY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/31/24
**Psychiatry Opening In Paducah, KY**_x000D_
Full time_x000D_
Permanent_x000D_
Primarily adults_x000D_
_x000D_
Position Overview:_x000D_
This position can be full or part-time and is exempt from wage and hour regulations. This position provides an array of direct_x000D_
services to meet the psychiatric needs of FRBH consumers. This position may also be responsible for a variety of tasks that are_x000D_
nonetheless essential to the smooth functioning of FRBH under the heading of Miscellaneous. Medical Practitioners report_x000D_
directly to the Medical Services Center Site Administrator, but will receive administrative oversight when on-sight at other FRBH_x000D_
primary or contracted locations._x000D_
_x000D_
II. Major Tasks / Responsibilities_x000D_
_x000D_
A. Programmatic Consultation, Supervision and Oversight_x000D_
1. Conducts, as assigned, clinical staffings to facilitate proper diagnosing and treatment planning for consumers._x000D_
2. Establishes and maintains, under the direction of the MSC Site Administrator, productive consultative_x000D_
relationships with the medical communities in the FRBH region._x000D_
3. Reviews the clinical needs of Consumers and recommends program development efforts to address those needs._x000D_
4. Cooperates with Site Administrators to assure smooth functioning of shared responsibilities to consumers._x000D_
B. Direct Services_x000D_
1. Provides high quality evaluation services to consumers._x000D_
2. Provides medically-recognized treatment to consumers including, when appropriate, prescribing and monitoring_x000D_
FDA approved medication(s)._x000D_
3. Ensures appropriate consumer education has been conducted regarding prescribed medication._x000D_
4. Administers/dispenses medications as deemed appropriate and within scope of practice._x000D_
5. Provides case-specific consultation for the FRBH emergency services system, as directed._x000D_
6. Performs psychotherapeutic or case coordination services as assigned._x000D_
7. Performs screening services for contracted entities, as appropriate._x000D_
_x000D_
Must possess either:_x000D_
A degree from an accredited college of medicine and hold a Kentucky Medical License and be Board_x000D_
Eligible or Board Certified to practice psychiatry in Kentucky; or_x000D_
A degree from an accredited college of medicine and hold a Kentucky Medical License and be in a clinical_x000D_
supervisory relationship with a Board Certified Psychiatrist; or_x000D_
A degree in nursing and hold a Kentucky Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License in_x000D_
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and be in a collaborative practice agreement with a Board Certified_x000D_
Psychiatrist._x000D_
B. Experience in a community setting preferred._x000D_
C. Must have a valid drivers license and insurable driving record._x000D_
D. Clinical supervisory experience preferred._x000D_
E. Must pass all required background checks prior to employment and annually thereafter.