POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE POSTED:   July 27, 2007

POSITION TITLE: Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing diagnostic evaluations and conducting medication clinics for children and adolescents, meeting the standards of the profession and the agency.

Responsibilities: (abbreviated list)

• Completes initial psychiatric assessments with 5 axis diagnoses in accordance with agency timelines.

• Completes medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Reviews diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate.

• Prescribes medications and monitors client’s biological and psychological response. When appropriate, meets with client’s significant other(s), providing education about prescribed medications.

• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:  

·    MD

·    Mo License

·    3 to 5 years Position-Related experience

HOURS:  Part-time

TCMH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which promotes the free exchange of ideas in an environment that celebrates the dignity, worth, and contributions of all people.  In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people from all cultural backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.”

Tri-County Mental Health Services, 3100 NE 83^rd St. Suite 1001, KCMO 64119, Fax 468-6635, Attn: HR Manager hrmgr@tri-countymhs.org. EEO