Psychiatrist Opportunity. Job in Altoona Gr8Jobs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Altoona, PA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Major duties include, but not limited to: Admit to inpatient or appropriate level of care. Perform history and physical examination, including mental status and neurological examination. Evaluate, diagnose, provide consultation, medically manage, and provide treatment to adult patients presenting with behavioral addictive and emotional disorders, including providing pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, behavior modification and biofeedback therapy. Perform Crisis intervention, emergency evaluation and involuntary detainment according to state mental health laws. Management of patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol, drugs, or other substances, including management of mental or physical withdrawal symptoms that lead to stress or instability. Perform other duties as may be assigned.