Psychiatrist

Job Details

Description

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Accrual, 403b Benefits available.

Position qualifications:

Certified or eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry; Colorado licensed physician required.

Job purpose:

Participates and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric services. Demonstrates advanced application of psychiatric and pharmacologic knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and analysis. Demonstrates leadership by providing a perspective in problem-solving, decision-making, and planning activities to achieve patient outcomes. Consults with staff as necessary to instruct them on clinical interventions necessary for achieving quality patient outcomes.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):

• Working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems;


• Advanced application of psychiatric & pharmacologic knowledge, skills, critical thinking & analysis.

• Working knowledge of Windows-based computer applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.


• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.


• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.


• Proficient and knowledgeable in all aspects of current approved psychiatric practice.


• Must have a thorough knowledge of management, mental health, and community systems.


• Working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems.


• Must be capable of independent judgment and action that recognizes their role and responsibilities in representing the values and mission of West Springs Hospital.


• Ability to work independently while delegating authority and responsibilities to appropriate levels.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb balance, and stoop. Must have the ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught, and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to infectious disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.