Description

Board Eligible or Certified Psychiatrist to join a group of world class behavior health facilities. Full-time to part time opportunities are available. Our current needs are for inpatient and/or outpatient (child or adult).  Typical day currently- clinic patients are seen in the afternoon and inpatients are seen at the morning. no nights, no weekends, no call with this position. We work closely with Avera Behavioral Health Center located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and local clinics as well. 

Requirements

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff-approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own healthcare.
Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates an appropriate plan of care.
Provides quality care for patients, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintains patient records and accurate information.