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PSYCHIATRIC PRACTITIONER (Preferred Nurse Practitioner)
Job Type: Contract (Full-Time Hours)
The Psychiatrist shall:
a. Make specific recommendations for further evaluation, medication, psychological services, environmental
change and/or hospitalization.
b. Make provisional recommendations for treatment, specifying conditions; and for medications, specifying
type(s) of medication(s) and dosage(s).
c. Be responsible for involuntary commitment hearings and court-related activities as necessary, in consultation
with the facility.
d. Confer with the facility psychological, medical, counseling and security staff during time not used in
evaluation and treatment of individuals and in consultation with the facility, in the treatment and management
of specific individuals, and in the general prevention, recognition, handling and treatment of psychiatric
disorders.
PSYCHIATRIST, Each employee shall:
1. Hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) and shall
submit evidence of certification (see placement package).
2. Be familiar with Electronic Health (EHR) Record system and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE). Upon
orientation to the EHR, ensure order entry and documentation in the medical records.
3. Provide general medical services to include psychiatric and general medical examination and evaluations.
4. Monitor individual’s progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or
referrals as needed.
5. Ensure the medical history, mental status and physical examinations are completed and documented in accordance
with facility policy and comply with all applicable Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS), or other regulatory agencies. Facility policies, TJC and CMS guidance are available
for review at each of the DBHDS facilities.
6. Prescribe medication for all medical illnesses as well as psychiatric medications for psychiatric behavioral
emergencies.
7. Prescribe medications at the lowest effective dose in accordance with rational psychopharmacological practices
and document response to treatment. Obtain consent or substitute consent. Shall assess and address medication
side effects and report adverse drug reactions.
8. Facilitate individual groups for medication management and/or mental illness education as part of active treatment.
9. Attend court hearings on facility campuses when required based on assigned individual population.
10. Record a summary of the problems and/or symptoms, the diagnosis or diagnostic hypotheses, treatments,
medications, and/or any other information in each individual’s medical chart at the conclusion of every
consultation.
11. Ensure documentation of treatment planning, orders and actions with a 95% (or above) compliance rate, and
completion of documentation and reports that is reflective of active treatment and to support medical billing and
coding practices.
12. Provide leadership in developing and maintaining the therapeutic process through collaborative efforts between
physicians, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, rehab staff and individuals.
13. Consult with the facility regarding care of individuals as needed when requested by the facility medical or other
clinical staff.
14. Provide a monthly schedule prior to initiating service to the facility.
15. Arrange coverage for individuals when taking time off; ensure hand-off communications to cover practitioner and
complete required documentation are finalized prior to taking time off.
16. Provide coverage of assigned units, complete daily rounds on assigned units; and provide individual consultations
and follow up assessments.
17. Make referrals to specialists upon recognition of medical problems that are beyond the scope of treatment at the
facility and in collaboration with the supervising physician.
18. Utilize the services of employee employed by the facility as applicable to provide necessary care, recommended
treatment or further evaluation.
19. Use on-site office space provided by the facility during scheduled visits.
20. Attend mandatory trainings and complete required competencies as determined by the facility.
21. Participate in assigned medical staff meetings, committee meetings and other medical staff activities.
22. Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned; and medical staff performance improvement
processes including ongoing and focused Professional Practice Evaluations.
23. Adhere to the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the facility. Each facility will provide a copy of
their unique Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
24. Notify the facility if license or hospital privileges are denied, suspended or revoked; if any malpractice claims are
filed; and if any professional disciplinary action is taken as soon as the clinician becomes aware of such. The
Contractor shall telephone the facility’s Chief Medical Officer or designee to provide such notifications.
Voicemail messages are not accepted.
25. Notify the facility of any physical, mental or emotional problems, which may impact performance of assigned
duties. The Contractor shall telephone the facility’s Chief Medical Officer or designee to provide such
notifications. Voicemail messages are not accepted.
26. The employee may be required to provide employee health service which are required by the DBHDS (e.g.
employee physicals, emergencies) depending upon the facility.
27. The employee may be required to provide 24-hour telephone or beeper coverage as determined by the facility.
ACI Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Contract
Medical specialties:
Weekly schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be COVID vaccinated or have medical or religious vaccination accommodation form (required)
Ability to commute/relocate:
Work Location: One location
Contractor
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
$129k-164k (estimate)
09/22/2022
02/10/2023
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
100 - 200
2010
TONY ASEFI
$10M - $50M
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
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