Supervising Psychiatrist (Supervising Physician)
Core
Leads, supports, and coordinates subordinate psychiatric physicians and nurse practitioners at a state hospital, serving as a primary physician when needed.
Role type
Senior supervising psychiatrist (clinical leadership)
Builds
Clinical processes, treatment plans, and risk management pathways for forensic patients
Domain
Healthcare (Psychiatry) / Forensic Psychiatry
Required skills
Board certification in general psychiatry, Physician's license, 3+ years inpatient/outpatient experience, leadership of clinical staff, compliance with federal/state laws and Joint Commission standards, forensic case management, transition planning
Preferred skills
Extensive inpatient leadership experience, complex clinical case consultation, mentoring psychiatrists and NPs, balancing clinical/administrative duties
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate activities of subordinate psychiatric physicians and nurse practitioners; serve as primary physician on a unit when needed; assure compliance with Federal/State laws and professional standards; collaborate with program executive team on clinical processes; oversee program-wide and unit-wide patient processes; lead risk management initiatives and structured pathways for forensic patients including transition planning
Seniority
Senior, supervisory IC
