Psychiatrist Job Description Template | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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It’s important to write a clear, informative job description that explains the psychiatrist role and gives insight into the skills and qualifications you’re looking for in a candidate. Include information that highlights your care center’s core mission and values, as well as the day-to-day expectations for the psychiatrist. Use brief, bulleted lists for the objectives, responsibilities, and qualifications — text that is well-organized and readable will help encourage good candidates to apply.

Sample psychiatrist job description

[Organization X] is a dynamic, mission-driven behavioral health center dedicated to providing patients with effective psychiatric healthcare. We’re seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our growing team of medical professionals. The ideal candidate will be down-to-earth, flexible, team-oriented, and empathetic. This person will often collaborate with our staff psychologists and nurses, as well as with primary care physicians in the community. The psychiatrist must have extensive knowledge of and experience in psychopharmacology and behavioral therapies, and have experience treating patients who live with severe mental illness.

Objectives of this role

Work with other clinicians and staff members to create an environment that empowers patients to pursue healthier lives
Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans that fit their needs in accordance with best practices
Explain the evaluation process to patients and/or primary caregivers, and consider input from patients, caregivers, and colleagues when developing treatment plans

Responsibilities

Evaluate individuals who are referred for psychiatric assessment
Diagnose individuals based on psychiatric evaluation, develop treatment plans, and provide supportive psychotherapy and psychopharmacology when appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and assessment
Collaborate with on-site nurse to communicate with medical providers outside the organization
Compile documentation in accordance with organization’s policies and procedures

Required skills and qualifications

Doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) degree (or equivalent)
One year of postgraduate training in an accredited hospital residency program
License for the practice of psychiatry
Registration for prescribing controlled substances
Extensive knowledge of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology
Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents
Flexibility to cover additional work sites and provide aid in crisis situations
Ability to communicate in more than one language