Correctional Psychiatrist — Onsite Care & Team Collaboration

Wellpath; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Baker, Louisiana, seeks a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients. This role requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy with psychiatric specialty and involves collaboration with teams for effective care and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supporting mental health services. Corrections experience preferred. The position requires an 8 hours/week onsite commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
• Experience in providing psychiatric services to an adolescent population preferred.
• Corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Monitor psychotropic medications for adjustments as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure uniform psychiatric services.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) in Psychiatry

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Baker, Louisiana, seeks a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients. This role requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy with psychiatric specialty and involves collaboration with teams for effective care and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supporting mental health services. Corrections experience preferred. The position requires an 8 hours/week onsite commitment.