Board-Certified Psychiatrist – Inmate Mental Health

The GEO Group; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 256,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

The GEO Group in Texas is seeking a Psychiatrist to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents showing signs of mental illness. The role includes supervising nursing staff, directing the mental health program, and ensuring comprehensive psychiatric care within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include clinical supervision, patient evaluation, medication management, emergency psychiatry, and staff education. A valid medical license in the state and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with specialty training in psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state where the facility is located.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Maintain a current DPS and DEA Certificate of Registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical activities and medical personnel on duty.
• Evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessment.
• Treats patients requiring psychiatric intervention.
• Refers patients for counseling or inpatient care as needed.
• Reviews maintenance medications based on clinical judgment.
• Provides emergency psychiatric care as required.
• Delivers in-service education for staff.
• Documents services in the medical record.
• Participates in quality of care reviews.

Skills

Clinical psychiatry

Psychiatric evaluation

EMR

Education

MD/DO in Psychiatry

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

The GEO Group in Texas is seeking a Psychiatrist to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents showing signs of mental illness. The role includes supervising nursing staff, directing the mental health program, and ensuring comprehensive psychiatric care within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include clinical supervision, patient evaluation, medication management, emergency psychiatry, and staff education. A valid medical license in the state and board certification are required.