Psychiatrist CT Crisis

About the role

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist will perform clinical duties and activities as directed, covering the continuum of intensive crisis stabilization services (ICSS) including Crisis Stabilization Unit, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and Mobile Crisis Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical/patient care duties and responsibilities as required, including psychiatric evaluation, re-evaluation, disposition, coordination of medical services with nurse on duty, medication orders/prescribing, restraint orders, monitoring patients, etc.
• Incorporates Evidenced Based Best Practice Standards into service delivery.
• Provides care compliant with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Determines medical necessity.
• Provides expertise on medical topics such as psychotropic medication, psychiatric evaluation, coordination of care, etc.
• Supervises coordination of care activities.
• Oversees discharge planning.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Oversees and provides clinical supervision to Advanced Practice Providers; collaborates, discusses cases, and co-signs notes.
• Provides supervision and direction to the mobile crisis team.
• Completes doctor-to-doctor communications, as necessary.
• Reviews Eligibility assessments for members contacting the Crisis Care Center.
• Completes required trainings.
• Teaches students and Psychiatry residents and fellows, as appropriate.
• Participates in clinical and administrative meetings.