Specialty Doctor In Community Mental Health
Core
Provide high-quality psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for individuals with general adult mental health challenges in a community setting.
Role type
Specialty Doctor in Community Mental Health (General Adult Psychiatry)
Builds
Community mental health services for adults
Domain
Healthcare / Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychiatric assessment, crisis management, risk assessment, medication management, clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, service development, medical record maintenance
Preferred skills
Psychotherapy training, CBT certification, quality improvement experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric assessments and form management plans; Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings; Undertake follow-up reviews and adjust treatment plans; Provide advice to primary care providers; Address urgent psychiatric crises during on-call shifts; Collaborate with families and caregivers; Document clinical findings and maintain patient records; Contribute to audits and training sessions
Seniority
Specialty level (minimum 4 years postgraduate training, 2 years in approved psychiatric program)
