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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service UNCLASSIFIED PHYSICIAN/PSYCHIATRIST in Houma, Louisiana
UNCLASSIFIED PHYSICIAN/PSYCHIATRIST
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UNCLASSIFIED PHYSICIAN/PSYCHIATRIST
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
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
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 PositionOrFull 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 scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Melicia.Levron@la.gov
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 Concepts
Function of work:
Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority/Terrebonne Behavioral Health Clinic.
Examples of Work
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.
01
Do you possess an active and verifiable Medical Degree in Psychiatry?
Yes
No
02
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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