RMO-BAMS

Job Description

Resident Medical Officer (Psychiatric Rehabilitation & De-Addiction Centre)

Position Overview

Role Title

Residential Medical Officer

Department

Medical Services

Reports To

Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director / Head of Clinical Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care, Safety & Suicide Prevention

Admission Assessments & Risk Screening: Conduct initial medical evaluations and thorough risk screenings for newly admitted residents entering psychiatric rehabilitation and de-addiction programs.

Suicide Risk Mitigation: Continuously assess, monitor, and manage suicide risks, implementing strict safety precautions, environmental checks, and immediate intervention protocols for vulnerable residents.

Regular Frisking & Contraband Control: Oversee and coordinate regular frisking procedures and personal/ward checks to ensure no prohibited items, sharp objects, substances, or potential self-harm hazards enter the residential spaces.

Routine Ward Rounds & Activity Sessions: Monitor residents' daily clinical status and vital signs, and actively visit and supervise ongoing therapeutic and rehabilitation activity sessions to observe resident engagement and mental state.

Withdrawal & Detoxification Management: Closely monitor and manage alcohol, and substance withdrawal symptoms under the guidance of the Consultant Psychiatrist, executing established protocols and emergency interventions.

Psychiatric Emergency Response: Handle acute behavioral emergencies, agitation, aggressive episodes, or medical crises using de-escalation techniques, appropriate PRN medications, and immediate stabilization procedures.

• Treatment Plan Execution, Holistic Activities & Medication Management

Daily Yoga & Mindfulness Conduction: Oversee, guide, and conduct daily yoga and mindfulness sessions for residents to support physical rehabilitation, stress reduction, emotional regulation, and overall therapeutic recovery.

Medication Administration & Oversight: Ensure absolute accuracy in dispensing medications to patients at the correct times and in the precise dosages prescribed, monitoring closely for adverse drug reactions and side effects.

Dietary Regulation: Oversee and regulate resident diets strictly based on the Consultant Psychiatrist’s clinical opinion and nutritional guidelines (e.g., managing metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications or specific de-addiction dietary needs).

Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate closely with psychologists, psychiatric social workers, physiotherapists, and nursing staff to support holistic, recovery-oriented care plans.

Nursing Leadership, Handover & Training

Handover Validation: Thoroughly check and validate nursing handovers across shift changes to ensure continuity of care, accurate observation logs, and seamless communication of critical patient updates.

Nursing Training & Capacity Building: Conduct regular training sessions for nursing staff on clinical protocols, suicide watch procedures, emergency responses, mental health care standards, and de-escalation techniques.

Nursing Orientation: Provide structured clinical orientation and mentorship to all newly joined nurses, ensuring familiarity with ward routines, patient safety standards, and facility protocols.

• Physician Collaboration & Multi-Stakeholder Communication

Physician & Specialist Visit Assistance: Assist visiting physicians and Consultant Psychiatrists during rounds, document clinical recommendations meticulously, and execute updated care plans.

Comprehensive Stakeholder Updates: Proactively update care team members, psychiatrists, facility management, and resident families regarding clinical progress, medical milestones, and significant health updates.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

Medical Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, up-to-date case notes, daily progress reports, and medication charts in compliance with institutional guidelines and statutory mental health frameworks.

Incident Reporting: Document and report any critical incidents, self-harm risks, elopement attempts, or sudden physical deterioration immediately to the Medical Director and facility management.

Key Competencies

Strong foundation in suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, substance withdrawal management, and medical comorbidities in psychiatric populations.

Proficiency in integrating holistic wellness practices (such as yoga and mindfulness) into psychiatric rehabilitation.

Excellent leadership, nursing supervision, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.

High level of vigilance, empathy, patience, and commitment to maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for vulnerable populations.

Working Conditions

Environment

Residential psychiatric rehabilitation and de-addiction facility.

Schedule: Shift-based duties (including rotational day/night shifts or on-call responsibilities as required by facility operations).

This job requires flexibility at work which may be subjective to the need of the institution.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Application Question(s)

Is your Qualification BAMS?

Shift availability

Night Shift (Required)

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location

In person