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About Logansport State Hospital: Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness.
Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Salary
- The salary for this position traditionally starts at $193,102.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
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- Day in the
- Life: Deliver Psychiatric Care and EducationPrescribes and administers psychiatric care to patients including completing assessments, prescribing medications, and providing patient/family education to support recovery and informed decision-making.Lead Treatment Planning and Team CollaborationServes in a leadership capacity on treatment teams and take an active role in providing appropriate clinical direction in the development of individual treatment plans to ensure coordinated care.Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress to foster interdisciplinary alignment.Document and Diagnose Patient ConditionsGathers and maintains patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder to guide appropriate interventions.Maintain Professional Standards and GovernanceCompletes continuing educational opportunities to improve the field of medicine and comply with the medical-professional staff bylaws, rules, and regulations to uphold clinical excellence.Serves on selected standing hospital committees and demonstrate active participation, providing input within areas of competence to support institutional governance. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.What
- You'll
- Need for
- Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:Acting StrategicallyThe ability to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided.Critical ThinkingKnowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Driving for ResultsAble to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Interacting with People at Different LevelsThe ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enables him/her to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and members of health care teams.Education and ExperienceBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible General Psychiatry MD/DO and subspecialty board certification if applicable.Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana as issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry or subspecialty training if applicable. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory
- Responsibilities/Direct
- Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
- Benefits of
- Employment with the
- State of
- Indiana:The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including
- RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness
- Rewards
- Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree
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- Learning access
- Equal
- Employment
- Opportunity:The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
