A Forensic Physician in Psychiatry oversees the delivery of psychiatric, medical, nursing, social, and psychological services to forensic and civil patients. They develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with mental health regulations and accreditation standards while managing staff performance and operational needs. The role includes administrative responsibilities such as training, counseling, staffing decisions, and program management to ensure effective healthcare delivery.
Administers all medical, psychiatric, nursing, social service, and psychological treatment provided to both forensic and civil recipients on all units of the Center.
Develops policies and procedures for all program areas in accordance with departmental policies, mental health code, and various accreditation and certification bodies.
Directs the implementation of services.
Administrative call responsibilities via phone.
Assign and reviews work.
Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
Counsels staff regarding work performance.
Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
Establishes annual goals and objectives.
Adjusts first level grievances.
Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and Including discharge.
Prepares and signs performance evaluations.
Determines and recommends staffing needs.
Serves as manager of medical program operations.
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