Inpatient Psychiatrist - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center- Jackson, MS

The GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Psychiatrist to provide exceptional care to our nation’s Veterans. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to advancing cardiovascular care in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• • Psychiatrist will focus on the assessment/evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.
  • Writes prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number.
  • Initiates consultation by and referral to other services as indicated.
  • Educates staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc.
  • Works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care.
  • Provides and documents education and counseling of patients and patients' families in preventive care, medical treatments, and the use of prescribed medications.
  • Accepts and manages calls from psychiatric inpatient services, the ED, and the entire hospital, during nights and weekends, on a rotating basis with other physicians, if working at the VA Medical Center.
  • Performs history and physical examinations.
  • Performs psychological counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy within the scope of the clinician's training.
  • Appropriately and timely completions of medical records, including progress notes, consults, history and physicals, and discharge summaries.
  • Provides and documents education and counseling of the patient and the patient's family in preventative care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
  • Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
  • Carrying out activities that are part of a preventative healthcare program