Psychiatrist
Pacific Asia Consulting Expertise (PACE)
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Posted on 27-03-2024
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1 Vacancy
Description
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status, including history, symptoms, and functional impairments.
- Utilize diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, incorporating a combination of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other evidence-based interventions.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting dosages and treatment regimens as needed to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize side effects.
- Provide psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and psychodynamic interventions, to address patients' psychological and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care, including case management, referrals to specialty services, and crisis intervention.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for self-care and symptom management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with other providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Category
Doctor / Surgeon
Functional Area
Psychiatry
Preferred Education
DPM (Diploma in Psychological Medicine)MD PsychiatryDNB Psychiatry
Key Skills
Clinical AssessmentDiagnostic ProficiencyPsychotherapy SkillsCultural CompetenceCollaborative Approach