Job Description

Job Title: Psychiatrist 

Location: Syracuse, NY

Duration: 13 Weeks (Extendable)

Shift: Night Shift | 12-hour shifts

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist  for a contract role in an acute psychiatric setting. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing compassionate and effective care to individuals with psychiatric conditions.

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit.

• Record and monitor vital signs, intake, and output.

• Assist patients during admission, physical examinations, and specimen collection.

• Support activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene assistance.

• Facilitate patient transport and orientation to unit procedures and expectations.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

• Observe, report, and document patient responses to treatments and behavioral patterns.

• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, fostering a safe and supportive environment.

• Intervene in crisis situations under the guidance of nursing staff.

• Conduct routine safety and environmental checks on the unit.

• Contribute to the therapeutic milieu and collaborate in unit management initiatives.

• Apply age-specific clinical and psychological care interventions.

Education & Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

• Mental Health Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience required

• At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare or mental health setting preferred

• Strongly preferred: Prior inpatient psychiatric care experience

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong observational and critical thinking abilities

• Ability to work independently in a high-paced, acute care environment

• Experience with EMR systems is essential

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