Psychiatrist

Company: Ironside Human Resources
Location: Killeen
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Killeen, Texas. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Hospital located in Central Texas northwest of Killeen, TX has a full-time, permanent opportunity for a licensed Psychiatrist to join their team!
The Psychiatrist Opportunity:

• Full-time, permanent, DIRECT-HIRE position
  
• Setting: small community hospital located in Central Texas outside of Southern Dallas/Ft. Worth, Eastern Abilene, and Killeen
  
• Competitive salaries and rewarding benefits package
  
• Employee Wellness programs including Fitness Center memberships for hospital employees
  
• PTO and paid holidays
  
• Excellent and easily accessible leadership team
  
• Tight knit community = tight-knit facility
  
• Refreshingly friendly and wonderful work environment with skilled healthcare professionals
  Psychiatrist Responsibilities:
  
  • Review patients' medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
    
  • Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
    
  • Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
    
  • Develop therapy plans
    
  • Prescribe medications
    
  • Analyze medical tests and track patients' progress
    
  • Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
    
  • Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
    
  • Support patients' loved ones and inform them about the patient's condition
    
  • Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare
    Psychiatrist Qualifications:
    
    • Must have a MD or DO degree from an accredited program/university with completed residency in Psychiatry
      
    • Must be a Texas state licensed Psychiatrist or eligible to obtain if out of state applicant
      
    • Must be certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, ABPN certification
      
    • In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
      
    • Highly preferable to have previous, RECENT work experience as a hospital Psychiatrist, 3-5 years
      
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
      
    • Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients' demeanor and identify symptoms
      
    • Demonstrable excellent bed-side manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
      The Surrounding Community:
      
      • Friendly small town located outside of larger, adjacent cities such as the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and Eastern Abilene
        
      • Safe, family oriented community and where a sense of community and neighborly interactions are prioritized
        
      • Outdoor Recreational activities are found in abundance including hunting, hiking, camping, and more!
        
      • Local, award-winning winery with beautiful views to appreciate all over the Texas Hill Country
        
      • Rich community history with plenty of art galleries, historical landmarks right in town, and local museums to explore
        
      • Enjoy a simpler way of living away from the hustle and bustle of big cities! Keyphrases: psychiatry jobs, psychiatrist jobs, psychologist jobs, psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs

Keywords: Ironside Human Resources, Killeen , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas