What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIST position at UHS?
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Prairie St. John's is seeking a compassionate, board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our acute care behavioral health team. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and daily care for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of acute psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, regularly evaluating efficacy, adjusting dosages, and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds and comprehensive psychiatric assessments for newly admitted patients.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team (nursing, social work, therapy, and APPs).
- Participate in active treatment planning and safe, comprehensive discharge coordination.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in health records
Qualifications
- Degree: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
- Licensure: Active or eligible for an unrestricted North Dakota medical license, current DEA certificate.
- Experience: Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred, strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills