Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Description

Suddhar Welfare Organization is seeking a dedicated Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist with a minimum of one year of experience to provide expert psychiatric care focusing on substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. This role involves evaluating patients comprehensively, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, and prescribing appropriate medications while ensuring ongoing monitoring and adjustment as necessary. The psychiatrist works collaboratively with psychologists and rehabilitation teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist is expected to maintain professional communication while strictly upholding patient confidentiality. This position requires availability for scheduled consultations without managing a team and demands strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. The ideal candidate must hold a valid PMDC registration and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with rehabilitation staff to monitor patient progress and provide follow-up care to support long-term recovery and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of patients presenting with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions to establish accurate diagnoses.
• Prescribe and adjust psychiatric medications based on individual patient needs, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
• Collaborate closely with psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to integrate psychiatric treatment into comprehensive care plans.
• Monitor patient progress regularly through follow-up consultations and modify treatment plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain detailed and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Communicate professional advice and clinical findings clearly to patients and the multidisciplinary team while respecting patient privacy.
• Participate in scheduled visiting consultations as per organizational requirements without managing other team members.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in psychiatric treatment, particularly related to substance use disorders, to apply evidence-based practices.
• Provide guidance and support to rehabilitation staff regarding psychiatric aspects of patient care to enhance treatment efficacy.
• Assist in identifying the need for additional psychiatric evaluations or interventions and refer patients when necessary.

Experience

1 Year

Apply By

Dec 8, 2026

Required Skills

• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
• Coordinate with psychologists and the rehabilitation team.
• Clinical Assessment
• Diagnostic Skills

Nice to Have Skills

• Evaluate patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric cond
• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up consultations.
• Patient Confidentiality
• Professional Communication