Psychiatry Consultant Jobs in Kothamangalam

Job Overview

A hospital in Kothamangalam is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to run the psychiatry OPD and inpatient unit, provide counselling services, and manage mental health cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Provide psychotherapy, CBT, and counselling services.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies: acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, delirium tremens.
• Liaise with neurology for organic brain conditions.
• Run de-addiction clinics and substance abuse management programmes.
• Coordinate with psychologists and social workers for holistic mental health care.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS with MD / DNB Psychiatry or DPM.
• Valid NMC registration.
• Psychotherapy training preferred.

Key Skills Required

• Psychiatric assessment
• Psychotherapy and CBT
• Psychopharmacology
• De-addiction management
• Mental health crisis intervention

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: ₹ 125,000 to ₹ 225,000 per month
• Accommodation or HRA as per hospital policy
• Annual leave, medical insurance, and statutory benefits
• Continuous Medical Education (CME) and professional development support
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment