Psychiatrist-Port Jervis, NY

Company: WMCHealth
Location: Port Jervis
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Port Jervis, New York. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe





The Bon Secours Community Hospital is looking for a Psychiatrist. They would be responsible for direct patient care in Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency units at Bon Secours Community Hospital in accordance with CMS, Joint Commission, OASAS, and OMH standards and guidelines. The Psychiatrist would also provide consultation-liaison to medical floors, nursing homes, and Emergency Department. Performs telepsychiatry services with St. Anthony Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provides primary patient care on Inpatient Mental Health Unit and chemical dependency unit
· Attends Court Proceedings as needed for legal proceedings associated with patient care
· Serves as Consultant and Liaison with Medical Floors, Emergency Department, and Nursing Homes
· Provides Tele-Psychiatric Services with St. Anthony Hospital
· Provides on-call services one night a week and 1 weekend a month
· Completes Peer Reviews with insurances carriers to determine medical necessity and prior authorizations for medications/care
· Oversees compliance with electronic records and accurate billing for each encounter
· Works with Administrator regarding Policy and Procedure, Utilization, and Productivity
· Meets Psychiatric Core Measures accurately and timely
· Completes Psychiatric evaluations and discharge summaries within 24 hours
· Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:


Experience: Completion of psychiatric residency; inpatient treatment preferred


Education: M.D. with Board Certification in Psychiatry and/or Addiction preferred

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