Psychiatrist Needed for Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana

Job description

About the facility

This psychiatric facility provides long-term inpatient behavioral health treatment for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The organization maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with established protocols for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and dedicated resources to ensure effective treatment delivery for patients with complex mental health needs.

About the facility location

Indiana offers diverse recreational opportunities including outdoor activities such as ziplining, hiking, and rafting for visitors seeking adventure-based experiences. Historic and cultural sites provide educational opportunities for travelers interested in the region's heritage. Various entertainment options such as comedy shows, concerts, amusement parks, and museums are accessible throughout the state for those looking to explore local attractions.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, ongoing assessments, and diagnose/treat mental health disorders in an inpatient setting during full-time day shifts with no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include managing psychotropic medications, prescribing and adjusting treatment plans as needed for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The clinician will lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized care plans while providing patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery goals. The psychiatrist will maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and support diagnostic decision-making based on clinical findings while participating in continuing education, hospital committees, and upholding all clinical and regulatory standards.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-15
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adults with serious and persistent mental illness
• Average length of stay: Long Term
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable