Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide person-centered psychiatric services in a long-term care facility in Ohio. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing advice and consultation on psychiatric matters and conducting individual and group counseling and psychotherapy.

Job Quick Facts:

  • Ref#:BD-396-01

  • Profession: Psychiatrist

  • Location: Sandusky, Ohio

  • Facility Type: Long-Term Care Facility

  • Job Type: Contract

  • Shift Schedule: TBD

  • Start Date: October 2023

  • Duration: 9 months

  • Rate: $235/hr

Requirements:

  • Ohio Licensure

  • Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

  • Minimum of 5 years of medical practice in psychiatry

  • Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans participants and other major third-party payers (e.g., UnitedHealthcare,Medical Mutual, Aetna)

  • Minimum of three (3) references in behavioral health services

Responsibilities:

  • Provide person-centered psychiatric services to nursing home residents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

  • Offer psychiatric advice, conduct evaluations, and develop treatment plans

  • Evaluate recommendations from the interdisciplinary team

  • Assist in program development and conduct psychiatric research

  • Conduct individual and group counseling, addressing various mental health issues

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and review relevant records and maintain documentation

  • Assess suicide risk, participate in hearings, and provide coping strategies

  • Diffuse and de-escalate issues, role modeling positive behaviors

  • Recommend policies and procedures for resident assessment and treatment

  • Evaluate residents' mental status and competence

  • Prepare statistical reports summarizing progress and interventions

  • Consult and collaborate with mental health professionals and stakeholders, serving as an advisor on psychiatric matters

  • Supervise and attend to other psychiatric professionals

  • Collaborate with the facility's administrators and medical team

  • Participate in staff development and in-service training programs

  • Conduct educational classes/in-services on behavioral issues

  • Follow safety procedures and provide training to facility staff, tailor curriculum to meet needs, and ensure comprehensive coverage

  • Provide contact information for communication purpose

  • Attend to emergency situations and respond to family calls and non-emergency calls promptly

  • Notify the facility in advance of planned absences and develop a coverage plan for vacations and absences

  • Perform other duties as assigned