PSYCHIATRIST CLINICAL, MDH

PSYC 0002

MDH Potomac Center/SETT, Hagerstown MD

This Psychiatrist position will be responsible for the evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis of individuals with psychiatric conditions who reside at the SETT and Potomac Center, either on admission or by referral from the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) after admission. This position receives, reviews, organizes and summarizes all information that accompanies the individual. On admission, documents Mental Status Exam and relevant team discussion. Documents admission contact contemporaneously. Completes existing templates to provide comprehensive, succinct overview of individual’s life history, analysis of factors resulting in current admission, assessment of need for psychiatric diagnosis, current psychiatric medications, review of previous medication interventions, assessment of medication effectiveness, assessment of side effects, interplay of somatic illness possibly impacting psychiatric stability, review of legal history with consideration of context of illegal behaviors.  Provides diagnostic conclusions and generally discusses how psychiatric illness has compromised community success. Provides individual and group active therapy and psychotherapeutic services. Places comprehensive evaluation/assessment on chart within 21 days of initial contact. Participates in discharge planning and provides a discharge summary of care.  Provides consultation, advice, and overview of treatment in psychiatry to other Physicians and health care staff. Although most psychiatric care is provided during the day, as an intermediate care facility providing round-the-clock continuous services, the employee must be available for any shift/cycle/after hours call/work site needs per staffing/coverage and Center 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.

The desired candidate should possess supervisory experience as well as experience working with mentally and intellectually challenged populations.

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.

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.