Forensic Psychiatrist - Correctional Care (NJ Licensed)

Cfg Health System; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 364,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems LLC seeks a licensed Psychiatrist for the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. You will diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders, collaborating with nurses, social workers, and other professionals to create and manage comprehensive treatment plans.

The role involves prescribing psychotropic medications, conducting assessments, and participating in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Psychiatrist in the state of New Jersey.
• Forensic Evaluator designation preferred.
• Experience providing psychiatric services in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or forensic settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical programs in collaboration with psychologists and other mental health professionals.
• Provide a full range of psychiatric services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and provide medication management services.
• Analyze patient data and test results to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to coordinate treatment plans and evaluate patient progress.
• Gather and maintain comprehensive patient information, including social, medical, and psychiatric history.
• Conduct and review laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, including developing and reviewing patient treatment plans and taking appropriate action when patients refuse treatment.
• Conduct and review forensic evaluations as required.
• Provide crisis intervention training to staff.
• Participate in unit morning reports at applicable sites.
• Ensure 24-hour coverage for assigned facilities, including on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote positive working relationships with Health Services staff, mental health teams, correctional personnel, and CFG administrative staff.
• Comply with CFG Health Systems, LLC employee standards and applicable facility policies, including professional conduct, harmonious working relationships, and timely reporting of absences.
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including hiring, workload delegation, training, performance monitoring, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure implementation and oversight of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes and programs.
• Chair the treatment team or designate a chairperson as appropriate.
• Comply with NJDOC or facility requirements for time reporting, including swipe system usage.
• Perform all other clinical duties within the scope of practice as mutually agreed between employer and employee.

Skills

Licensed Psychiatrist

Forensic Evaluator (preferred)

Inpatient/outpatient experience

Correctional healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

CFG Health Systems LLC seeks a licensed Psychiatrist for the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. You will diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders, collaborating with nurses, social workers, and other professionals to create and manage comprehensive treatment plans.

The role involves prescribing psychotropic medications, conducting assessments, and participating in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care in a correctional setting.