ACCESS PHYSICIAN-PHYSICIAN II Job Listing at Louisiana Department of State Civil Service in New Orleans, LA (Job ID ldoscs-335067)

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Job Title: ACCESS PHYSICIAN-PHYSICIAN II
Agency: DHH-Metropolitan Human Services District
Opening Date: Fri. 06/17/11
State Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Unclassified
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Qualifications Benefits Supplemental Questions

Minimum Qualifications:
* Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery
* Knowledge of Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) community behavioral health services and community resources (New Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes)
* Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand
* Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
* Requires cultural proficiency that supports work with individuals from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and any sexual orientation
* Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
* Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues
* Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and or career counseling and guidance
* Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, co-morbidity and the ability to conduct differential diagnoses for the presence of Developmental Disabilities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventative health care measures
* Knowledge of human behavior and performance in the social environment; individual differences in ability, personality, interests; and learning and motivation
* Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
* Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
* Service orientation skills: actively looking for ways to help people
* Bilingual: Spanish or Vietnamese is desirable
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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Tonya Craven, H R Analyst;tonya.craven@la.gov
Courtney Hebert, H R Analyst,courtney.hebert2@la.gov
Human Resources
Metropolitan Human Services District
400 Poydras Street, Suite 1800
New Orleans, LA 70130
Job Concepts:

Position summary:
Provide medical/clinical services to clients at the MHSD Access Center/Clinic as assigned by the MHSD Medical Director

Educational requirements:
Doctor of Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry certification or eligible

Experience requirement:
Three years of experience working in Psychiatry or Residency program, in community behavioral health, and in working with a multidisciplinary team
Examples of Work:

Essential Job Functions:
* Provide consultation and direct care for clients manifesting a wide variety of serious psychiatric and psychological issues
* Review diagnosis, evaluation and treatment plans in collaboration with clients and/or interdisciplinary staff as appropriate
* Prescribe and administer medications, monitor client's biological and psychological response, providing education about prescribed medications
* Supervise and provide necessary medical services for psychiatric clients. Responsible for referring Primary Care and/or non-psychiatric medical care issues to appropriate sources
* Must be able to provide multi-axes differential diagnoses on special on specialized populations including: those involved with the criminal justice system, those with developmental disabilities and those with addictive disorders
* Responsible for patient management with a multidisciplinary team consisting of other psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker and nursing staff
* Supervise the treatment plans of assigned clients
* Complete medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with policy and procedure
* provide crisis intervention and evaluation when needed
* Handle psychiatric emergencies, including issuing Physician Emergency Certificates
* Work with other clinical staff to ensure necessary and appropriate resource linkage
* Work in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other MHSD departments and community agencies
* Identify and report any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system
* Actively contribute to the functioning of the treatment team, informing members of issues impacting care in a succinct and timely manner.
* Consistently meets Utilization Management and billable services expectations
* Maintain knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and use them effectively