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:

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