General/Adult Psychiatry job in Milford DE

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Milford
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide services at a facility in Milford, Delaware. The ideal candidate will coordinate psychiatric care in the facility and will oversee the implementation of resident care policies. Job Quick Facts --- Ref #: BD-259-01 --- Profession: Physician --- Specialty: Psychiatrist --- Job Type: Locum --- Location: Milford, Delaware --- Facility Type: Long-term care --- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call --- Shift Schedule: Min 16 hours per month --- Contract length: 1 year --- Start Date: 15th April 2023 Requirements: --- Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware license --- BC in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family practice --- BLS/ACLS Certification --- DEA Certificate --- Minimum of 3 years of experience --- Experience in a long-term care facility or similar setting. --- Meet federal and state eligibility requirements to participate in VA, Medicaid, and Medicare Responsibilities: --- Coordinate psychiatric care in the facility and provide clinical guidance and oversight regarding the implementation of resident care policies. --- Collaborate with facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners to help develop and implement resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice. --- Provide necessary psychiatric treatment to clients including an initial assessment to determine the diagnosis and need for treatment. --- Coordinate and facilitate the use of ancillary services such as the laboratory. --- Develop mechanisms for communicating and resolving issues related to psychiatric care. --- Help the facility ensure residents have primary attending and backup psychiatric coverage. --- Review of the resident s overall condition and program of care at each visit, including medications and treatments. --- Provide leadership during a mental health emergency and technical support to staff when needed. --- Coordinate and evaluate the medical care within the facility by reviewing and evaluating aspects of physician care and practitioner services. --- Ensure that other licensed practitioners who may perform psychiatric-delegated tasks act within the regulatory requirements and within the scope of practices as defined by Delaware State law.

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