What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist II position at Alabama Department of Mental Health?
Employment Announcement Psychiatrist II(On Call) Announcement Number 26-05 Job Code Z6400 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa, Alabama Salary/Pay Rate Salary Range ($243,480.48 - $370,484.16 Annually). Additional Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Information employees. Open Date 03/13/2026 Close Date Until Filled Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an approved school of medicine. Successful completion of a residency program in psychiatry as approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. Must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Key Responsibilities
• Serves as the treatment team leader in evaluating, implementing, reviewing, and updating treatment plans for individual patients and groups of patients.
• Functions as the primary psychotherapist responsible for the treatment and evaluation of individual and group patients.
• Selects, prescribes, adjusts, and reviews medications for patients.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and annual assessments as needed.
• Prepares written documentation including mental status and psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports
• Provides psychiatric opinion and consultation.
• Serves as psychiatric OD on a rotational basis. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations to include The Joint Commission, Alabama Medicaid Agency, and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of mental conditions such as psychosis and behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge of pharmacology / psychopharmacology such as anti-psychotics and psychotropics.
• Knowledge of treatment strategies.
• Knowledge of psychological principles needed to implement into a program of treatment for clients.
• Ability to make clinical assessments, interprets responses both verbal and non-verbal, gathers clinical data, and diagnoses illnesses. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with other professionals and community agencies in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work with adult patients.
• High moral and ethical character required for licensure. Necessary Special Requirements
• Must be eligible for or possess a license as issued by the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Must have Federal Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Must possess a controlled substance certificate issued by the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners. Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. APPLY NOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $243,480 - $370,484