Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT

Shift: Days

Facility : SNF

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

• Role may require liaison with facility Directors to align our team with their initiatives.

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating residents for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, or psychosis.

• Medication Management: Prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications, ensuring they align with other treatments and medications.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Providing psychotherapy or coordinating with therapists for emotional and behavioral health needs.

• Care Coordination: Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care doctors, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

• Crisis Intervention: Addressing acute psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or confusion, ensuring...