Psychiatrist jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Performs initial psychiatric assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements treatment for the patient. Being a Psychiatrist prescribes psychopharmacological medications as needed. Monitors and records client progress, and amends treatment plan according to patient response. Additionally, Psychiatrist requires a MD degree. Must have completed a psychiatry residency. Typically reports to a medical director. Typically requires board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Requires a state license to practice. Psychiatrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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PSYCHIATRIST
- State of Louisiana
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Monroe, LA
OTHER
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
- 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
This position may be filled as an Unclassified Full-time Position, Full Time or Part Time Contract Position.
Salary is based on qualifications.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ms. Chauncey J. Strange, MPA
Human Resources Specialist
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-4160 (office)
318-362-5049 (fax)Function of work:
Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Monroe Behavioral Health Clinic.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
- 30 Days Ago
Unclassified Physician/Psychiatrist
- State of Louisiana
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Houma, LA
OTHER
- 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/Pa...
- 19 Days Ago
Child Psychiatrist - Medical Director
- Max Populi, LLC
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
- This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve at one of America's leading health benefits companies and a Fortune 500 Company. Behavioral Health Me...
- 19 Days Ago
Telehealth PRN Rounding Psychiatrist
- MindCare Solutions
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
- Telehealth Psychiatrist – PRN – Rounding (MO, KS, LA) MindCare is a leading provider of round-the-clock telepsychiatry and in-person behavioral health that provides services to hospitals, emergency de...
- 8 Days Ago
Telehealth PRN Rounding Psychiatrist
- MindCare Solutions
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
- Telehealth Psychiatrist – PRN – Rounding (MO, KS, LA) MindCare is a leading provider of round-the-clock telepsychiatry and in-person behavioral health that provides services to hospitals, emergency de...
- 8 Days Ago
Telehealth Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent
- MindCare Solutions
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
- Telehealth Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent MindCare Solutions is a leading provider of round-the-clock telepsychiatry and in-person behavioral health that provides services to hospitals, emergency d...
- 1 Month Ago
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, it is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, the most populous parish in Louisiana. It is the 99th most populous city in the United States, and second-largest city in Louisiana after New Orleans. It is also the 16th most populous state capital. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 2017 estimate, Baton Rouge had a population of 227,549, down from 229,493 at the 2010 census. Baton Rou...
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Income Estimation for Psychiatrist jobs
$220,803 to $277,093
Baton Rouge, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
What does a Psychiatrist do?
Psychiatrist in Temple, TX
So a psychiatrist may prescribe medication and will more quickly use medication as treatment than a psychologist will.
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Psychiatrist in Wilmington, DE
Once the disorder has been diagnosed psychiatrists may then choose to treat the ailment with a combination of psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions, electroconvulsive therapy, and medication that they themselves prescribe.
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Psychiatrist in Saginaw, MI
Psychiatrists offer a range of services to patients, which include psychotherapy (the familiar "patient on the couch" scenario), prescribing prescription medications, brain imaging using computerized tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography (PET) scans and ordering blood work.
October 09, 2019