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The psychiatrist has overall responsibility for the mental health treatment provided to adult and geriatric clients

                                                     RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively provide psychiatric care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral as required for adult and geriatric clients
Accurately monitor clients’ compliance with and reaction to psychotropic medications
Effectively provide on-site and telephone consultation with mental health staff
Regularly review and update medications in the electronic medical record
Effectively provide general guidance with regard to overall mental health care delivery
Models and reinforces the “core values” of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance
Actively participates in performance improvement activities and actively participates in advocacy activities that support the mission of HCH
Performs other duties on an as-needed basis
Protects our client’s personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Health Care related IT security regulations
                                                      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

       Education
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
Possesses a registered psychiatrist’s license in Maryland
Possesses CDS and DEA licenses
Completion of a general psychiatric residency training program
BLS CPR certification                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
       Experience
1-2 years of direct clinical care experience, preferably working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting
Direct client care experience with populations similar to clients ; experience in a community or public health setting working with the underserved is preferred
Comfortable working with homeless and/or low-income individuals and families
       Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and maintain relationships with a wide range of personalities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with EMRs
Able to cope with interruptions, be flexible, and be a team player
Flexible approach, working with several cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative style
Culturally sensitive working with staff and clients from diverse backgrounds
Able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and sometimes hostile individuals