Homebased Consultant - Psychiatrist

The consultant will conduct mental health evaluations for referred clients in the context of immigration medical examinations, including support on medical escorting when needed. The role involves psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, classification, and providing recommendations for travel and treatment, accompanied by comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluation of all referred cases involving mental health disorders or suspected drug/alcohol misuse.
• Accurately classify all identified conditions in strict compliance with CDC guidelines for U.S.-bound refugee populations, including documented assessments for cases involving harmful behavior, using the latest DSM classification.
• Provide written recommendations for follow-up and case management before and after resettlement for each evaluated individual.
• Recommend provision of psychiatric treatment and follow-up care for cases requiring clinical intervention, with documentation of actions taken.
• Determine and document fitness-to-travel for each assessed patient, including any special travel requirements and support provided during pre-embarkation check-ups and PDMS.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports detailing patient history, clinical findings, diagnostic conclusions, and recommendations for every case evaluated.
• Ensure timely completion of psychiatric evaluations and submission of high-quality, comprehensive clinical reports within 21 days of the mental health evaluation, with urgent reports as required.

Requirements

• University degree in Medicine with specialization in Psychiatry with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional accreditation from a recognized medical, psychological or counselling association-society is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including severe mental illness, cognitive impairments, and substance-related conditions.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary medical settings or with vulnerable populations (e.g., migrants, refugees, displaced persons) is an asset.
• Prior experience in conducting psychiatric evaluations in clinical settings, preparing clinical reports, and providing fitness-to-travel assessments is highly desirable.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or advising medical staff on psychiatric or mental health-related matters is an advantage.
• Familiarity with international health guidelines, DSM Classification, including CDC technical instructions, is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Skills

• Psychiatric Diagnosis
• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Mental Health Assessment
• Clinical Report Writing
• Fitness to Travel Assessment
• Management of Psychiatric Disorders
• Substance-Related Disorders
• Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis
• Multidisciplinary Medical Collaboration
• Training Medical Staff
• Mentoring in Psychiatry
• International Health Guidelines
• DSM Classification
• CDC Technical Instructions

Languages

English