Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT

Job Description 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 resident safety and well-being. A strong understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory State statutes of SNF's is a plus, along with experience related to compliance of coding, billing, prescribing, documentation and conduct. Education, Licensure, and Experience: Completion of a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school. Board certified DEA license is required to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut. 3 years' experience in the skilled nursing facility space Benefits: All standard benefits applicable For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh: at 972-632-4518 or by Email: at kuldeep.singh@protouchstaffing.com.