Consultant Psychiatrist
Reporting To:Medical Director / Clinical Director
Location: Mind & Brain Hospital, Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours
- Full-Time: 9 hours/day, 6 days/week
Qualification
- MBBS from a recognized medical college.
- MD/DNB in Psychiatry.
- Valid Karnataka Medical Council (KMC/NMC) Registration.
- Fellowship or certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, or other subspecialties is an added advantage.
Experience
- Freshers with MD/DNB Psychiatry may apply.
- 1–5 years of experience in a psychiatric hospital is preferred.
- Experience in OPD, IPD, emergency psychiatry, and de-addiction services is desirable.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
- Manage psychiatric emergencies, including aggression, suicidal behaviour, and withdrawal states.
- Provide outpatient (OPD), inpatient (IPD), and emergency psychiatric care.
- Conduct regular patient reviews and modify treatment plans as required.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, social workers, and other specialists.
Documentation
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records.
- Prepare discharge summaries, prescriptions, progress notes, and certificates.
- Ensure documentation complies with NABH, KPME, and hospital policies.
Patient & Family Education
- Counsel patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment, medication adherence, and relapse prevention.
- Educate families about rehabilitation and community support services.
Quality & Compliance
- Adhere to NABH standards and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, ethical guidelines, and patient confidentiality.
- Participate in clinical audits, mortality reviews, and incident reporting.
Teaching & Training
- Supervise junior doctors, psychologists, interns, and nursing staff.
- Conduct CME sessions, case discussions, and departmental teaching programs.
- Participate in awareness programs and community mental health initiatives.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings and hospital committees.
- Support policy implementation and continuous quality improvement.
- Coordinate with HR and administration regarding staffing and operational requirements.
Skills Required
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good documentation and time management skills.
- Empathy, professionalism, and ethical practice.
Key Competencies
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient-centred care
- Leadership and teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Professional ethics
- Adaptability
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Patient satisfaction scores.
- Timely completion of clinical documentation.
- Adherence to treatment protocols.
- Medication safety and quality compliance.
- Participation in CMEs, audits, and quality improvement activities.
- Attendance and punctuality.
- Positive multidisciplinary team feedback.
Working Conditions
- Psychiatric OPD, IPD, ICU, and emergency services.
- Exposure to psychiatric emergencies and behavioural crises.
- Rotational on-call duties as per hospital requirements.
Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
