South County Mental Health Center
Psychiatrist – Full-time
South County Mental Health Center, Delray Beach, Florida, United States, 33483
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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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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