Psychiatrist

Overview

This position’s primary responsibility is to perform comprehensive diagnostic examinations of children and adolescents using a biological, psychological, and social approach. The role will collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals for treatment plans and progress.

Job Description Summary

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental illnesses and disorders using therapy, medication, and other interventions.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments to manage symptoms and improve mental health.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient.

Education Requirement

MD or DO, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Ohio Medical License, required.
• Certifications: Board certification in General Psychiatry, required.
• Skills: (not specified)

Experience

• Three years of residency training in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults, required.
• Two years of additional training in an accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, required.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

Frequently

Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Continuously

Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"