UNCLASSIFIED PHYSICIAN/PSYCHIATRIST

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Houma, LA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Contract

Benefits

Loan repayment program

Qualifications

Psychiatry
Medicaid billing
BC/BE
Cultural competency
Addiction medicine
Substance abuse
Medical License
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Prescribing medications
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Drug information review

Full Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houma, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

72113

Department

LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Opening Date

06/02/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

About this Job

This position is part of the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority and will be located at the Terrebonne Behavioral Health Clinic.

This position may be filled as an Unclassified Full Time/Part Time Position Or Full Time or Part Time Contract Position.

Salary is based on qualifications.

ALL SCLHSA SITES ARE NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING PHYSICIANS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy contact: [email protected]
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Human Resources
521 Legion Avenue

Houma, LA 70364

985/857-3743

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
Medicare/Medicaid billing eligibility
Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
Requires cultural proficiency that supports work with individuals from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and any sexual orientation
Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and co-morbidity. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventative health care measures
Knowledge of human behavior and performance in the social environment; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; and learning and motivation
Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Service orientation skills: actively looking for ways to help people

Job Specification

Function of work:

Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority/Terrebonne Behavioral Health Clinic.

Job Duties and Other Information

Essential Job Functions:

Provide consultation and direct care for clients who present with mental health and addictive disorders
Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate
Prescribe and administer medications, monitor client's biological and psychological response, providing education about prescribed medications
Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric clients. Responsible for referring Primary Care and/or non-psychiatric medical care issues to appropriate sources
Responsible for patient management with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other clinical and nursing staff
Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients
Complete medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure
Provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed
Handle psychiatric emergencies, including issuing Physician Emergency Certificates
Work with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage
Work in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other NEDHSA departments and community agencies
Identify and report any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system
Actively contribute to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.
Consistently meets Utilization Management and billable services expectations
Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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