Psychiatrist Leader: Advanced Care & Court Testimony

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Psychiatrist to join Fulton State Hospital's Medical Department in Missouri. You will perform assessments, diagnose, and provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment, including medication management for adults with severe mental illnesses.

You will lead interdisciplinary teams, prepare evaluation reports for the courts, and serve as a consultant to other medical staff, testifying when required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional principles and practices of psychiatry and current theories in mental health.
• Ability to provide expert witness testimony regarding patients’ psychological condition.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat mental illnesses.
• Provide complete psychiatric services: assessment, diagnosis, medical prescription, treatment.
• Prescribe, evaluate, and monitor medications.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and write admission/discharge orders.
• Serve as consultant to medical staff and prepare court evaluation reports.

Skills

Medical knowledge & psychiatry

Court testimony

Team leadership

Education

Licensure as Psychiatrist

Job description

State of Missouri seeks a Psychiatrist to join Fulton State Hospital's Medical Department in Missouri. You will perform assessments, diagnose, and provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment, including medication management for adults with severe mental illnesses.

You will lead interdisciplinary teams, prepare evaluation reports for the courts, and serve as a consultant to other medical staff, testifying when required.