Correctional Psychiatrist – PRN (8h/wk) – Lapeer, MI

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment to inmates at Thumb Correctional Facility. The site psychiatrist offers clinical direction, supervision, and training to staff, with responsibilities for discharge planning and treatment plan oversight.

The role requires a medical degree, completed psychiatric residency, Michigan licensure, and a current DEA number.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Michigan.
• Current DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical/clinical staff.
• Provide written histories, diagnoses and treatment summaries.
• Deliver inpatient psychiatric services, assessments, planning, and regular reviews as required.
• Provide psychiatric services for inmates referred to Healthcare Unit for regular follow-up.
• Provide services for transfers to Behavioral Health facilities, including documentation and testimony as needed.
• Participate in treatment programming and planning for Behavioral Health Unit when applicable.
• Coordinate staffing and medication monitoring with Behavioral Health Unit staff and supervisor.
• Provide medication management to admitted inmates.
• Offer individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Approve, sign, and monitor treatment plan implementation and effectiveness.
• Approve admissions and discharges into Behavioral Health Unit when applicable.
• Provide in-service education to site staff as needed.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

On-site care

Psychiatric evaluation

Education

MD degree

Psychiatric residency completed

Licensed in Michigan

Current DEA number

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment to inmates at Thumb Correctional Facility. The site psychiatrist offers clinical direction, supervision, and training to staff, with responsibilities for discharge planning and treatment plan oversight.

The role requires a medical degree, completed psychiatric residency, Michigan licensure, and a current DEA number.