Job Description – Consultant Psychiatrist Position
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Consultant Psychiatrist
Department: Psychiatry
Reporting To:Medical Director / Clinical Director
Location: Mind & Brain Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours
- 9 hours per day
- 6 working days per week
- May participate in on-call duties, emergencies, and weekend coverage as per hospital requirements.
Job Summary
The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with mental health disorders. The role involves providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, prescribing and monitoring medications, leading multidisciplinary treatment planning, and ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Prescribe, review, and monitor psychotropic medications.
- Manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicide risk, aggression, and acute psychosis.
- Provide care for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Patient Management
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as required.
- Conduct regular ward rounds and clinical reviews.
- Maintain continuity of care and coordinate referrals when necessary.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and ethical clinical practice.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and clinical staff.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
- Complete admission, progress, discharge, and treatment documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NABH standards, legal requirements, and hospital policies.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Family & Caregiver Support
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
- Conduct family counselling sessions when appropriate.
- Promote treatment adherence and relapse prevention strategies.
Training & Development
- Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
- Conduct clinical teaching sessions for healthcare professionals, interns, and trainees.
- Stay updated with current psychiatric practices and evidence-based treatments.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Support hospital accreditation and quality initiatives.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols.
- Participate in departmental meetings and strategic planning activities.
Qualifications
- MBBS with MD Psychiatry / DNB Psychiatry.
- Valid Medical Council Registration.
- Additional certifications or fellowship in Psychiatry will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Experience in psychiatric hospitals, mental health centres, or multidisciplinary healthcare settings preferred.
- Freshly qualified MD/DNB Psychiatrists may also apply.
Skills Required
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Expertise in psychopharmacology.
- Crisis intervention and risk management.
- Excellent communication and counselling skills.
- Leadership and multidisciplinary team coordination.
- Clinical documentation and report writing.
- Ethical and patient-centred approach to care.
Preferred Knowledge
- Inpatient Psychiatry.
- Addiction Psychiatry.
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Geriatric Psychiatry.
- Emergency Psychiatry.
- Neuromodulation therapies (rTMS, Biofeedback, etc.).
- NABH standards and quality systems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.
- Clinical documentation compliance.
- Patient and caregiver satisfaction.
- Timely completion of ward rounds and consultations.
- Adherence to NABH and hospital protocols.
- Participation in quality improvement and training activities.
Salary & Benefits
- As per hospital norms and experience.
- Additional incentives may be applicable based on patient consultations and clinical responsibilities.
Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
