Psychiatrist, Oklahoma

Job Summary:
Evaluates patients with psychological/psychiatric illnesses, diagnosis problems, and organizes and implements an effective treatment plan. Maintains clinical charts, composes and submits reports, and coordinates mental health and substance abuse treatments.

Job Duties:
Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.  Practices only within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Uses psychological tests and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, and aptitudes; counseling, and behavior analysis and therapy consistent with training and experience.  Collects information about individuals or clients using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods. Provides professional level psychiatric diagnosis and treatment service to individuals, couples, families, and groups within scope of practice.  Provides clinical and program consultation as appropriate.  Makes referrals as appropriate.  Analyzes data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals in order to identify symptoms, and diagnose the nature of the clients' problems.  Diagnoses and provides treatment for mental and emotional disorders or disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, trauma or disability. Advises clients on how they could be helped by counseling and helps clients to understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.  Develops therapeutic and treatment plans based on client's interests, abilities, and needs. All treatment plans are to be recovery focused, trauma and co-occurring specific, and the client must be able to actively participate in the treatment.  Active participation means that the client must have sufficient cognitive abilities, communication skills, and short-term memory to derive a reasonable benefit from the treatment.  Evaluates the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.  Ensures all communications between the psychiatrist and the individual with whom the psychiatrist engages in the practice of psychiatry are confidential and at the initiation of the services the patient is informed of the limitations to the confidentiality of their communications.  Obtains written consent from the client (or legal guardian, if a minor) PRIOR to the use of information for instructional, supervisory and/or research purposes.  Documents in client's records the dates of all assessments, tests, and services; the start and stop time for each session; signature of the provider; credentials of provider; specific problem(s), goals and/or objectives addressed; methods used to address problem(s), progress made toward goals and objectives; patient response to the session or intervention; and any new problem(s), goals and /or objectives identified during the session.  For each group psychotherapy session, a separate list of participants must be maintained. Psychological testing will be documented for each date of service performed which should include at a minimum, the objective for testing, the test administered, the results/conclusions, and interpretation of the tests, and recommendations for treatment and/or care based on testing results and analysis.  Coordinates mental health and substance abuse treatment and programs through consultation with appropriate personnel.  Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the psychiatric services for the assigned area.  Serves on committees as appropriate.  Conducts professional activities in conformity with ethical and professional standards promulgated by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and any other applicable regulating body.  Obtains written informed consent of clients BEFORE audio/video taping or recording or permitting third party observation of their activities. Complies with the applicable state, tribal, and federal regulations in regard to the security, safety, and confidentiality of any health services record created, maintained, transferred, or destroyed whether the record is written, taped, computerized, or stored in any other medium.  Provides the client a copy of the client's record in accordance with state and federal laws.  Maintains verifiable records at an institution or facility that has a published records retention policy that is equal to or exceeds the retention required by federal, tribal, and/or state regulations.  Provides Human Resources with a copy of all licensures, certifications, renewal of licensures and certifications. Renews licenses, certifications, and specialty designations before the expiration date.  Maintains continuing professional education required for licensure to assure that the public benefits from the most current and effective standards of professional practice.  Evaluates behavioral health programs for planning and quality improvement and submits reports to Director of Behavioral Health and Executive Director of Health Services if requested.  Provides consultation and training to behavioral health staff in areas where they are fully competent and experienced that reflects current practices, research findings, and available resources.  Participates as a presenter at regional, area, and national meetings, health fairs, and other assigned training and promotional activities related to behavioral health programs within scope of practice if requested by Cherokee Nation Health Services.  Provides after-hours "on-call" coverage if requested.  Must give proper notice prior to volunteer resignation consistent with Cherokee Nation Contract.  Displays the original license and current license verification card in a prominent place in the primary location of practice and a current license verification card shall be readily available on the person at any time counseling services are being provided.  Participates in emergency and crisis stabilization services as required.  Prescribes appropriate psychotropic interventions.  Ensures all telemedicine activities comply with the HIPAA Security Standards, OHCA Policy, and all other applicable states, tribal, and federal laws and regulations.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May be requested to supervise Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant working within the Behavioral Health Department.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Doctoral degree as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); no substitutions.Must have successfully completed psychiatric residency before date of hire.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

None required.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  Must possess and maintain a current license to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma and a current unrestricted DEA number to prescribe scheduled medicine.  Must possess and maintain certification and training for any assessment that requires it to be administered and interpreted.  Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by department.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

None required.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

 

Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.