Psychiatrist Clinical, MDH

• Plans and participates in the psychiatric medical care of patients in a 24 hour Maryland Department of Health facility. Assesses and diagnoses patient’s psychiatric condition.  Determines care needed and care to be provided.  Examines and treats patients based on diagnoses.  Provides psychotherapy for patients as a treatment modality that effects an emotional, cognitive and behavioral change and addresses problems which prompted or perpetuates hospitalization.
•  Provides oversight, develops, implements and consults on individualized patient treatment plans based on assessments and diagnoses. Participates in regular plan reviews, patient care monitoring, and treatment team strategy meetings.  Advises health care support staff of appropriate treatment techniques needed for individual cases.     
•  Prescribes medications and treatments as indicated by diagnoses.     
•  Analyzes reports and findings in order to determine patients’ progress and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.  Reviews treatment plan and progress for the purpose of facilitating a timely discharge or transition to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting. Consults with treatment team regarding overall case management, discharge/aftercare planning issues.     
•  Provides psychiatric and medical coverage on an ongoing basis and as needed to cover for absent co-workers. Provides consultation and recommendations by phone to staff.                 
•  Conducts assessment following seclusion/restraint incidents.      
•  Conducts clinical rounds and reviews progress of patients.
•  Meets with patients and their families to discuss treatment plans and address concerns.    
•  Provides high quality medical record documentation.  Reviews patients’ records to assure their adequacy and proper administration. Participates in agency efforts around electronic medical record keeping.    
•  Participates in unit based and facility -wide performance improvement activities to promote patient care delivery of the highest quality
•  Attends staff meetings and participates in diagnostic and treatment discussions.  Maintains mandatory trainings as required by the facility in order to meet compliance, accreditation and licensure requirements.

Education:     Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians under the licensing requirements for Physicians.

Experience:   As required for certification in Psychiatry by the American Medical Association Specialty Board or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians.

1. Applicants for this classification must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Medical Specialties or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians.

2. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of a current Maryland medical license and board certification should be attached to the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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