Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT

Shift: Days

Facility : SNF

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

• Role may require liaison with facility Directors to align our team with their initiatives.

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating residents for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, or psychosis.

• Medication Management: Prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications, ensuring they align with other treatments and medications.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Providing psychotherapy or coordinating with therapists for emotional and behavioral health needs.

• Care Coordination: Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care doctors, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

• Crisis Intervention: Addressing acute psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or confusion, ensuring resident safety and well-being.

• A strong understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory State statutes of SNF's is a plus, along with experience related to compliance of coding, billing, prescribing, documentation and conduct.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Completion of a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.

• Board certified

• DEA license is required to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.

• 3 years' experience in the skilled nursing facility space

Benefits:

• All standard benefits applicable

For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh: at [Register to View] or by Email: at [Register to View]