Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

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Posted on 13 Apr

Experience

2 - 7 Years

Job Location

Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia

Education

MBBS(Medicine), Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Provides the full range of psychiatric diagnostic and treatment modalities to adult, adolescent and child patients in both inpatient 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 weekends 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 (ECT) under general anesthesia in the recovery room.

Participates in quality improvement programs.

Remains current with the professional

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduate of approved medical school with a valid license to practice Medicine.

Two years of adult and two years of child/adolescent psychiatric residency program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, or an equivalent certifying body.

Certification or eligibility for examination by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology or equivalent qualifications in both general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry.

At least 2 years as a full-time Psychiatrist, after training.

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 Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.

Company Industry

  • Medical
  • Healthcare
  • Diagnostics
  • Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

  • Doctor
  • Nurse
  • Paramedics
  • Hospital Technicians
  • Medical Research

Keywords

  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

• Provides psychiatric care to adult, adolescent and child inpatients and outpatients with mental or psychological illnesses.

• Performs psychiatric consultations and handles referrals from other physicians for adult, adolescent and child patients.

• Engages in preventive care as part of an integrated mental health program of therapeutic and preventive medicine.

• 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 and subsequently, making professional decisions, but seeking administrative approval where required. Participates in continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance programs.

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.

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