Adult Psychiatrist - Al-Ahsa

Basic Function

• Provides psychiatric care to inpatients and outpatients ith mental or psychological illnesses.
• Performs psychiatric consultations and handles referrals rom other physicians.
• Engages in preventive care as part of an integrated mental health program of therapeutic and preventive medicine.

Scope

Works in Dhahran Health Center but visits other JHAH facilities for consultation and treatment of psychiatric patients. Shares patient workload with other Psychiatrists within the Service. Receives general supervision from the Chief Psychiatrist, but works independently in his/her professional specialty, making professional decisions, but seeking administrative approval where required. Participates in continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance programs.

Principal Contacts

INTERNAL: Nurses and ancillary personnel providing care to psychiatric patients. Other physicians in the course of referral and consultation. Relatives of patients and other JHAH non-physician clinicians in conducting the duties of the position.

EXTERNAL: Occasional contacts with GAO personnel, Saudi Arab Government authorities, supervisors or teachers of patients. Coordinates unusual contacts with his supervisor to assure consistency and proper procedure in handling of problems

Principal Duties

• Provides the full range of psychiatric diagnostic and treatment modalities to patients both inpatients and outpatient settings, sharing the workload with the other Psychiatrists within the Service.

• If (s)he has completed sub-specialty residency training in child psychiatry, (s)he also provides outpatient and inpatient treatment to children and adolescents.

• Takes after-hours and weekend calls in rotation with other staff Psychiatrists.

• Responds to consultation requests from other services, received either directly or when on-call, by offering clinical advice or assuming full responsibility for the mental health care of the patient.

• Contributes to the orientation of other JHAH physicians, other mental health personnel, social workers, nurses and other Medical Organization personnel in the early detection, recognition, management or referral of psychiatric cases.

• Participates in the continuing medical education for physicians and nurses by providing in-service training, Journal Club presentations, presenting cases in ward rounds, and lecturing to JHAH units upon request.

• Administers Electroconvulsive therapy under general anesthesia in the recovery room.

• Participates in quality assurance programs.

• Remains current with the professional literature and with CME requirements for licensure

Experience

At least two (2) years as a full-time Psychiatrist, after training and Board Certification.

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of professional work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in patients and adhere to By laws, Rules and Regulations of JHAH..