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Work History
Education
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Bruce Lief

Pitman,Gloucester

Summary

Patient Psychiatrist with established and proficiencies in medication management and pspsychotherap.aResponsive and communicative with dedication to providing effective treatment to people with mental challenges and disorders. Analyzing patients' backgrounds and symptoms and deciding on very best treatment plans. Offering great command of both verbal and written English. in related regulations, codes and laws that may effect the practice of psychiatry. A sound understanding of various treatment modalities and therapies used to aid in patient recovery. Over46 years of experience in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders across different age groups. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Adept at treating patients with diverse conditions.. Well-rounded and culturally sensitive with commitment to providing first-rate emotional support to patients and family members. In-depth knowledge of varied conditions and treatment plans. Specialties include Individual, Marital , and, Group Therapy and Psychopharmacology, and Hospital Consultations.

Overview

73
73
years of professional experience

Work History

Attending Psychiatrist

Kindred Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa.
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
  • Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Attending Psychiatrist

Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia , PA
07.2013 - 04.2018
  • Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
  • Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
  • Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Psychiatrist

Bruce A. Lief, M.D.
Philadelphia, Pa.
07.1972 - 04.2018
  • Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Attending Psychiatrist

Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
07.1998 - 11.2017
  • Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
  • Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
  • Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
  • Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Tulane School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
09.1966

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Medicine, Biology

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06.1962

Skills

  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Psychotherapeutic Interventions
  • Psychiatric Consultations
  • Mental Illness Treatment
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Patient Medical Histories

Accomplishments

Life Fellow American Society of Psychiatry and Neurology

President, Philadelphia Psychiatric Society (1993-1994)

Vice President, Philadelphia Psychiatric Society (1992-1993)

  • Supervised team of several staff members. in various hospital settings
  • Supervised Psychiatric Residents, Nurses and Social Workers

Music, Sports, Movies, Theater, Exercise

I play guitar, love to sing and dance, attend concerts.

Skiing and Tennis, Viewing Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers,

Musicals, Dramas, Mysteries, Classics et al

Musicals and Dramas

Weight Lifting, Walking, Stretching



Timeline

Attending Psychiatrist

Kindred Hospital Of Philadelphia
01.2015 - 04.2018

Attending Psychiatrist

Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Philadelphia
07.2013 - 04.2018

Attending Psychiatrist

Nazareth Hospital
07.1998 - 11.2017

Psychiatrist

Bruce A. Lief, M.D.
07.1972 - 04.2018

M.D. - Medicine

Tulane School of Medicine

Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Medicine, Biology

University of Pennsylvania
Bruce Lief