Physician / Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent / District of Columbia / Per

Company: Kurz Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

MD/DO - Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent
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The Community - Washington DC
Bigger than life monuments and memorials, the most famous house in America, renowned museums, world-class art galleries and eye-catching architecture continue to be reasons to visit and live in "the District". Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history, attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country. If you are looking to be right in the thick of things, look no further than Washington DC.

Requirements (duties include but are not limited to)

• Completion of psychiatric evaluations to assess for medication, diagnostic clarification and/or treatment planning recommendations.
• Completes emergency psychiatric evaluations including;
  • Crisis Intervention;
  • Completion of petitions for involuntary hospitalization (FD-12);
  • Court ordered evaluations to determine the need for hospitalization if appropriate;
  • Provides oversight for youth placed on suicide watch;
  • Completes psychiatric evaluations to assist in determining the appropriate treatment and placement of youth who are committed to DYRS;
  • Attend staff and/or youth meetings (YFTM or ISP team meetings) or other pertinent meetings as deemed appropriate by the site clinical coordinator;
  • Interacts with DYRS medical and behavioral health staff in the coordination of care for youth with medical and psychiatric problems and to:
    • Provide psychiatric expertise in difficult and complex clinical situations.
    • Assist in the coordination of care of youth with somatic health problems.
    • Provide appropriate recommendations and prescriptions for youth being discharged.
    • Contact youth's parent/Client for authorization to provide medication;
    • Write orders for medication and related somatic health services;
    • Provide education to youth regarding any prescribed psychotropic medications;
    • Provide medication monitoring and follow-up sessions as appropriate based on the treatment recommendations:
      • Provide at minimum weekly follow-up of youth newly placed on medication or for whom medication is being adjusted.
      • Provide at minimum monthly follow-up of youth who are being maintained on a stable medication regimen.
      • Provide appropriate recommendations and prescriptions for youth being dischargedQualifications
        • M.D. or D.O. who has completed a residency in psychiatry or currently in a psychiatry residency.
        • Board certified or board eligible (within 3 years of completing residency).
        • Holds a valid permanent license in practicing state(s) in accordance with the regulations of that state or in the process of obtaining it.
        • State controlled substance license or in the process of obtaining it.
        • DEA Certificate or in the process of obtaining it.
        • Must be able to meet the credentialing requirements of the facilities assigned to.
        • Must be able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid and other payers as necessary.
          KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.
          
          

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