Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, Lindner Center of Hope

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the
UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class
health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures
and research that improve the health and clinical care of
patients.

Lindner Center of Hope (LCOH) is a nationally renowned
psychiatric center of excellence located in Mason, Ohio, committed
to providing state of the art care to patients at all levels of
care. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with
other very talented psychiatrists and health care professionals in
a variety of psychiatric specialties. We have the largest medical
staff of any freestanding psychiatric hospital, allowing you to
have access to many professional resources.

LCOH is recruiting a full-time Psychiatrist. This
individual will diagnose and treat patients with psychiatric
disorders through continuum of care by working with a team of
mental health professionals to provide treatment through the
partial hospitalization program (which includes eating disorders,
intensive outpatient program, and outpatient services.) Workload
will be 50% partial hospitalization program/intensive outpatient
program and 50% outpatient. The psychiatrist will involve the
patient and his/her family in designing the treatment plan when
appropriate. Final rank of faculty appointment is commensurate with
experience.

Essential Functions

• Conducts a thorough, comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and

reviews and assesses information regarding patient’s medical and
treatment history, obtained from patient, family, other treatment
providers, and staff.

• Examine patients to assess general medical condition at

admission and on an ongoing basis, referring patients to their
primary care physician, urgent care, or emergency department as
indicated.

• Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and

evaluates data obtained. Prescribes medication and other forms of
treatment according to best practices and latest evidence
base.

• Determines nature and extent of mental illness and formulates a

psychiatric treatment plan.

• Completes required documentation in the electronic medical

record within the timeframes based on current policy
requirements.

• Knowledge of the Joint Commission and Ohio Department of

Behavioral Health requirements for partial
hospitalization/intensive outpatient program.

• Works effectively with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians

to treat and direct treatment of patients, utilizing evidence based
psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Involves the patient and
family in treatment planning when appropriate.

• Knowledge of the LCOH services to facilitate referral of

patients to the appropriate level of care.

• Observes patient safety and security procedures; determines

appropriate action; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Effectively handles difficult patient situations, responds promptly
to patient needs in an appropriate manner, and responds to requests
for service and assistance.

• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens

to others effectively; remains open to others’ ideas and
innovation.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers

and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative
solutions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and
explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in
decision making process.

• Listens and get clarification; responds well to questions and

explains things well to others; teaches whenever possible. Writes
clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written
information. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of
patient care; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Leads clinical team in developing, delivering, and monitoring

patient treatment plans.

• Participants in teaching activities on a formal and informal

basis at the Lindner Center of Hope and University of Cincinnati,
and the community as a representative of LCOH.

• Participates in the weekend coverage and on-call schedule

rotation.

• Supports business development.

Minimum Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent degree
• Active and unrestricted Ohio Medical License
• Completion of a 4-year Psychiatry residency
• Must have and maintain age specific competencies based on

the age of patients served.

• Must have CPR certification or complete the course within

the first 2 weeks of employment.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Board eligible/board certified in General

Psychiatry

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to

provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the
spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.

• Must have basic typing skills to enter documentation into

the computerized Medical Record system and to use Microsoft Word,
Excel, and e-mail system.

• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner

Center of Hope mission, vision, and values.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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