Forensic Psychiatrist - Correctional Health Leader (On-Site)

mindcaresolutions-careers; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MindCare Solutions is seeking a Forensic/Correctional Psychiatrist on-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage operations and provide administrative and clinical leadership for mental health services within the facility.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Board eligibility in Psychiatry and active FL license are required, CPR and FL DEA credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted FL license required.
• Forensic/correctional psychiatrist experience preferred.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• Strong diagnostic assessment and counseling skills.
• Sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Active FL DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of incarcerated individuals.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications with treatment plan adjustments.
• Create individualized plans including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Prepare progress reports and discharge recommendations; present cases.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Protect confidentiality and audit inmate files and treatment compliance.
• Respond to lawsuits and provide expert psychiatric evaluations as needed.
• Interpret clinical procedures and regulatory documents relevant to care.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses and staff for integrated care.
• Provide crisis psychiatric care to prevent incidents and manage emergencies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, laws and policy standards.

Skills

Board Certified

Florida License

CPR Certification

Forensic Psychiatry

Crisis Care

Medical Records

Legal Testimony

Independent Practice

Diagnostic Assessment

Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Job description

MindCare Solutions is seeking a Forensic/Correctional Psychiatrist on-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage operations and provide administrative and clinical leadership for mental health services within the facility.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Board eligibility in Psychiatry and active FL license are required, CPR and FL DEA credentials preferred.