Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION TITLE: Psychiatric Prescriber: Psychiatrist/NP/CNS
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Valley Health Services
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
REPORTS TO: Medical Director
SCHEDULE: (Determined on a case by case basis)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Psychiatric Prescriber screens, diagnoses, treats, and manages the mental health care of identified clients of the agency.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administers psychiatric treatment including prescriptions and medication reviews.
2. Assesses need for hospitalization.
3. Establishes an initial treatment plan and monitor progress.
4. Initiates referrals to internal and external providers.
5. Provides psychiatric consultations and program consultations as appropriate.
6. Provides teaching to clients and families related to medication management.
7. Co...