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Psychiatrist - Full-time Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in Palm Beach County, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities. Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in the clients. This role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. PURPOSE Provides psychiatric services to adult/geriatric clients of center programs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE M.D. or D.O. degree, current valid Florida medical license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and adhere to a code of ethical and practice standards Must be knowledgeable of Backer Act and Marchman Act Experience with counseling/psychiatric interventions Proficiency in client care protocol for children/adolescents Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal: must be able to articulate reports and evaluations regarding clinical and non-clinical issues Knowledge of medications for child/adolescent specific dosing Aptitude for coaching clients about their illness Competence educating clients about peer influence concepts RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and create tailored treatment plans. Prescribe medications based on diagnosis Evaluate effectiveness of medications(s), including side effects or lack there of Educate clients, significant others, & staff about medications and interactions Provide consultation to staff about medication, treatment issues, & termination of clients' treatments Collaborate with other mental health professionals, educators, and families to support patient care. Perform mental status examination Determine Five (5) Axis Diagnosis based on DSM IV criteria, including GAF score Offer discussions on psychodynamics of evaluations (i.e. family environment) Deliver consultations concerning health status Review & sign-off on treatment plans, medication dividers, and insurance forms Provide correspondence regarding clients issues as appropriate to internal/external sources OTHER MINOR OR OCCASIONAL TASKS Attend medical staff meetings Participate in QI teams and committees to further performance improvement activities Crisis Stabilization Unit on-call as determined by Chief Medical Officer Performs other duties as assigned Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients facing mental health challenges. Apply now. Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff. We are a drug free employer. South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.