Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT

Job Description

Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT

Shift : Days

Facility : SNF

Job Summary & Responsibilities :

Role may require liaison with facility Directors to align our team with their initiatives.

Assessment and Diagnosis : Evaluating residents for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, or psychosis.

Medication Management : Prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications, ensuring they align with other treatments and medications.

Therapeutic Interventions : Providing psychotherapy or coordinating with therapists for emotional and behavioral health needs.

Care Coordination : Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care doctors, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

Crisis Intervention : Addressing acute psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or confusion, ensuring resident safety and well-being.

A strong understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory State statutes of SNF's is a plus, along with experience related to compliance of coding, billing, prescribing, documentation and conduct.

Education, Licensure, and Experience :

Completion of a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.

Board certified

DEA license is required to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.

3 years' experience in the skilled nursing facility space

Benefits :

All standard benefits applicable

For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh : at 972-632-4518 or by Email : at kuldeep.singh@protouchstaffing.com.