Psychiatrist Volunteer #1563
Company: LifeWorks NW
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
The Psychiatrist Volunteer -position provides psychiatric
evaluation and medication management for LifeWorks NW clients in an
outpatient or residential setting. Clients may have chemical
dependency, emotional or behavioral disturbance and/or other
psychiatric diagnoses. Location: This volunteer position is based
out of LifeWorks NW's Beaverton site.
- Provides psychiatric evaluation for clients including gathering
and maintaining patient information and records, including social
and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other
professionals. Analyzes and evaluates patient data and test
findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorder.
- Reviews and evaluates treatment procedures and outcomes of
other psychiatrists and medical professionals.
- Provides information and education about pharmacological
factors in the treatment of and service of clients to other agency
staff and the general public as needed. -
- Provides ongoing medication management and monitoring including
monitoring for side effects and therapeutic drug levels.
- Provides consultation with Primary Care Providers, LifeWorks NW
therapists, social workers, psychologists, Psychiatric Nurses,
Nurse Practitioners and treatment team when indicated.
- Maintains chart notes in electronic health record system within
24 hours of patient care.
- Provides medical supervision of client treatment plans
including review and signature.
- Advises and informs guardians, relatives, and significant
others of patients' conditions and treatment. -
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
- May be required to travels between sites.
- Teaches, takes continuing education classes, attends
conferences and seminars to increase understanding of mental,
emotional, and behavioral states and disorders. -Qualifications:
- M.D., or D.O. degree with board eligibility or certification in
area of specialization.
- Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of
Microsoft Outlook and Word. Ability to master proprietary software
including electronic health record system.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a
cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally
diverse environment.
- May require ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
- May require access to a car and valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating
a direct threat to the safety of self or others.LifeWorks NW is a
private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental
health, substance use treatment, and related social services to
youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations
throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks
NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally
responsive mental health and addiction services across the
lifespan.Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience,
and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the
strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic
Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the
mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they
need and are dedicated to changing lives.
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Keywords: LifeWorks NW, Severn , Psychiatrist Volunteer #1563, Healthcare , Washington, Maryland
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