Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (NHSC Loan Forgiveness)

Because we believe that quality services should be available and accessible to all, regardless of an individual’s circumstances, Damar Health Services opened with the mission to provide innovative and effective healthcare services in and to communities of greatest need.

This is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site.

• NHSC Loan Forgiveness!
• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Remarkable way you will make a difference...
• Provides overall supervision for behavioral health services at the CCBHC.
• Provides psychotropic medication management for patients.
• Uses a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or other persons.
• Develops a treatment plan according to the needs of the patient’s needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
• Treats a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
• Consults with the patient’s Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers.
• Provides crisis intervention when needed.
• Writes and maintains patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered.
• Keeps up to date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences or maintaining professional networks.
• Follows ethical and legal policies, procedures and standards.
• Limited travel in and around Marion County.
• What you need to be considered...
• Board certified Psychiatrist, MD or DO specializing in mental health and/or addictions medicine.
• Previous experience working with children and adults with SMI, SED, SUD, and CoD preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and / or department requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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