PHYSICIAN II PHYSICIAN II

Supplemental Information

This announcement is fill two (2) unclassified positions within the Acadiana Area Human Services District – Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic located in Lafayette, LA

Occupation Summary: 

Works as a Staff Psychiatrist in the clinical programs of a comprehensive behavioral health center as an Unclassified Physician employee of the Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD).

Provides specialized (psychiatry) professional medical treatment to the mentally ill within all age categories, who may also have a developmental disability and/or an addictive disorder. Such treatment may be direct, consultative, or supervisory. 

Evaluates person presenting for services within the designated responsibilities for AAHSD. Diagnoses and prescribes a plan of treatment, including medication as needed, for persons with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, who are within the target population defined by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Implements assignments to perform educational activities for staff and public and coordinates with individuals and groups involved in volunteer and vendor services which interact with AAHSD.

This AAHSD SITE is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) APPROVED. QUALIFYING PHYSICIANS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. 

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov 

AAHSD-Human Resources

302 Dulles Drive

Lafayette, LA 70506

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana.

Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.

Expertise in use of psychotropic drugs for wellness recovery.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand.

Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individuals and families with mental/behavioral health issues.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders.

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, and co-morbidity.

Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Examples of Work

Essential Functions:

Psychiatric assessment of persons presenting voluntarily or involuntarily as defined by the Mental Health Law for various purposes including to rule in or rule out the presence of a mental disorder, admission or readmission to outpatient or to inpatient services, reevaluation regarding changes in condition or in treatment or for periodic review, consultation to other health care professionals or agencies, and possibly addressing medical/legal issues.

• Receive notification of, and respond to, special incidents within the sequence established for notification of key employees.
• Confer with AAHSD Director and/or Clinic Managers on any issue that does not clearly fit within the authority of the Clinic Manager or Director of Behavioral Health.
• Assure that all services are optimally staffed with physicians on a daily basis and changes are communicated.
• Assure that laboratory reports are reviewed timely by a physician.
• Review Physician work for quality assurance.
• Supervision, as needed, for Health Information Director, the Director of Behavioral Health, and the Medical Staff.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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