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South County Mental Health Center

Psychiatrist – Full-time

South County Mental Health Center, Delray Beach, Florida, United States, 33483

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South County Mental Health Center, Inc.

is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. The Center offers a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to adults and geriatric clients and their families in surrounding communities.

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive mental health services to adults/geriatric clients of our center programs. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement 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

Ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and adhere to a code of ethical and practice standards

Knowledge 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: 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, including side effects or lack thereof

Educate clients, significant others, and staff about medications and interactions

Provide consultation to staff about medication, treatment issues, and 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

Perform other duties as assigned

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 Equal Opportunity Employer.

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