Staff Psychiatrist - Medical School Student Health Service Apply locations East Building time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR85480
Scheduled Hours40
Position SummaryThe Staff Psychiatrist will play a crucial role in supporting the mental health of our diverse health professions trainee population by diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and prescribing medication.
This role involves offering casework and group services for trainees facing personal, social, or environmental challenges that impede medical or psychiatric care. The Staff Psychiatrist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, providing psychotherapy to the students, residents, and clinical fellows in training programs at WashU Medicine, adhering to professional and administrative standards.
Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Prescribes, directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medication to treat addictive, mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.Supervises and collaborates with the Office of Education Mental Health Services providers in the execution of psychotherapeutic treatments for WashU Medicine's learner population. Leads treatment team meetings and serves as clinical advisor to Student Health Staff Psychologist.Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose the nature or extent of mental disorders. Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.Gathers and maintains patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients or other professionals.Counsels patients transitioning long-term care needs to established community-based providers.Schedules patient appointments and provides timely telephone follow-up.Adjusts their schedule for emergency sessions for patients when needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications Education: M.D. - Doctor Of Medicine
Certifications: The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role. Psychiatrist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Psychiatrist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience: Psychiatry (5 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job Preferred Qualifications Accredited residency training, including a minimum of five years in psychiatry. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills: Clinical Support, Communicativeness, Conducting Assessments, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Oral Communications, Organizing, Patient Care Plans, Residency Programs, Software Platforms, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Work Relationships, Written Communication
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