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Outagamie County Core Values Invested in Serving Better Together Create Progress Support Through Compassion Position Purpose Reporting to the Mental Health and Substance Use Division Manager. The Psychiatrist performs various psychiatric evaluations for clients, and as ordered by court. Provides psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults.

Provides consultation to various departments. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM -4:30 PM ***ONLY WORK DURING THE DAY AND NO ON-CALL!!. Location: Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health 320 S.

Walnut St. Appleton, WI 54911 *This position includes the full benefits package, and you can find out more here: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information Key Responsibilities The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive

Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of children, adolescents, adults, and families; submits evaluation to referral source when appropriate. Performs court ordered psychiatric evaluations and makes recommendations to the court.

Serves as expert witness, providing court testimony regarding evaluation, competency and commitment proceedings, child custody and visitation evaluations, etc. Provides psychotherapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and makes recommendations for treatment. Prescribes medication and monitors patient's laboratory results based on recommended standards for medications.

Provides specialized evaluations and ongoing services for specialized populations. Prepares various evaluations, progress notes, letters, reports, etc. Maintains client case files according to defined standards for reporting purposes and for documenting service effectiveness.

May participate in supervising and directing the activities of student interns and staff as directed by the division manager. Presents and participates in meetings regarding clients. Consults with community health and school personnel to provide in-service or specialized knowledge.

Consult with other medical providers or pharmacists as needed or requested to ensure continuity of care. Completes peer reviews and provide feedback of other contracted staff to include the work of psychiatrists and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) to ensure Department of Health Services (DHS) regulation compliance and quality clinical care is being provided. Provide collaboration for APNP's on staff if needed.

Participate in Service Review meetings to ensure psychiatric services would meet best practices and adhere to internal policy and procedure. Assists in the management of nursing, social work, psychiatric, psychology and therapy services provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Attends various training programs and seminars.

Stays abreast of professional, ethical, and legal issues within the field and maintains licensure as required to practice as a psychiatrist in Wisconsin. Attends division and unit meetings as required. Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements Licensed as Psychiatrist in the State of Wisconsin with three to five years of psychological evaluation experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Required or Preferred Skills Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, photocopier, and telephone.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment. Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including referrals, test results, insurance forms, medical charts, diagnostic manuals, etc.

Ability to prepare a variety of documents including various psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, insurance forms, test summaries, etc. Ability to use and interpret psychiatric and other medical and counseling terminology. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, Human Services personnel, physicians, therapists, and other medical personnel, interns, and others verbally and in writing.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER. Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week.

Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities

We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.