STGi is currently seeking a Psychiatrist in Hopkinsville, KY. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for collaboration with PACT team for the provision of mental health services to enrolled or unassigned patients presenting for care. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions. Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic treatment regarding the patient’s mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance.