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3 people are interested
Volunteer Psychiatrist
ORGANIZATION: Utah Health and Human Rights
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3 people are interested
Utah Health and Human Rights provides holistic mental health services to torture survivors in Utah, serving primarily refugees and asylum seekers. Twice monthly we run a psychiatry clinic on Thursday afternoons. We are looking for another psychiatrist to join our clinic at one or both of the monthly clinics.
Under the general direction of the Medical Director in cooperation with the Clinical Director, the psychiatrist/APRN conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, prescribes appropriate psychotropic medication, and manages the medical care, and overseeing treatment for adults and children who are UHHR’s clients in accordance with the standards of clinical practice established by the State of Utah.
Volunteers must practice cultural humility and enjoy working with diverse populations.
EDUCATION:
Post graduate degree in Medicine, with psychiatric residency, as required for licensure in the State of Utah.
EXPERIENCE:
At least two (2) years experience in direct service provision in a community mental health setting.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Licensed as a Psychiatrist/APRN by the State of Utah, eligible for Board certification or Board certified.
More opportunities with Utah Health and Human Rights
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Utah Health and Human Rights
Location:
Salt Lake City, 650 East 4500 South, Murray, UT 84107, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Utah Health & Human Rights (UHHR) is to promote the health and well-being of the world’s torture survivors. At the core of torture, the trust between two human beings is destroyed. Our services focus on restoring trust and helping a survivor rebuild emotional, physical, social, and spiritual bonds. Our work also aims to prevent the effects of intergenerational trauma.
Description
The goal of our program is to help torture survivors and their families heal from the consequences of torture by improving their physical, social, and emotional health through integrated and holistic direct services ana advocacy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Utah Health and Human Rights650 East 4500 SouthSuite 220Salt Lake City, UT 84107
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2022
SKILLS
- Mental Health
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Clinic is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month from 1-5pm. Volunteers must be available for one or both clinics each month.
- Long term volunteers only.