The Clinical Psychiatrist performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Being a Clinical Psychiatrist monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. In addition, Clinical Psychiatrist requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) and ... completion of a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Clinical Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.More Show Less
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Company Description. The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, established in 1828, is Georgia’s public medical school and one of the nation’s oldest. As the founding school of Augusta University, MCG is committed to improving health care in Georgia and beyond through exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive clinical services. The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior is expanding its faculty, res...
Provide direct outpatient and limited inpatient physician services to the clinic's patients in accordance with the general policies and standards of performance established by the clinic. Elicits detailed patient histories, conducts complete psychiatric examinations, and prescribes medications. Reaches diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests. counsels patients and family on health and disease. POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FU...
