Consultant Psychiatrist - MindPlus

Lead the multidisciplinary team to recognize and manage mental health conditions in patients, collaborate with families and other care providers and be responsible for patient treatment and risk management outcomes.

• Work directly with patients suffering from a range of mental health problems and provide a high standard of care.

• Assess patients by reviewing their mental and physical health, their background and current social situation, thoughts and past health issues, as well as any potential risk factors

• Have the highest standards for medical record-keeping and keep maintain records of any interactions and decisions

• Decide on suitable psychiatric treatment plans for patients, which often include a mix of psychological, medical, and social interventions in conjunction with other health professionals.

• Prescribe medication when necessary as per international treatment guidelines

• Monitor and review treatment regularly using objective criterion

• Have excellent knowledge of physiology, anatomy, psychology, pharmacology and mental health law, as well as an awareness of the social factors that influence mental health

• Work closely with and lead the multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists

• Supervise and teach junior medical staff (depending on your post)

• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

• Carry out research and keep up to date with new information relevant to your field.

Note: Any Other responsibility given by senior authorities