Inmate Psychiatric Prescriber - Part-Time Day Shift

QCHC Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance

Matching 401K

PayActiv

Referral Program

EAP Program

FinFit for Financial Wellness

Working Advantage Discount Program

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care seeks a Psychiatric Prescriber for a part-time day shift in Hamilton County. You will manage inmates’ mental health needs, assess medications, and review charts for accuracy within a corrections setting.

The role requires an MD or NP license, strong ethics, and the ability to collaborate with medical and security staff to deliver compliant care. Eligible candidates will be part-time employees with a focus on quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, valid MD or NP license.
• Maintains annual continuing education requirements.
• Ability to establish rapport and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate mental health care and assess psychiatric medication needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with standards (NCCHC, ACA).
• Collaborate with medical and security staff to coordinate care.
• Provide diagnostic impressions and therapeutic interventions as part of patient management.

Skills

Rapport building

Teamwork

Ethical conduct

Continuing education

Education

MD or NP license

Job description

Quality Correctional Health Care seeks a Psychiatric Prescriber for a part-time day shift in Hamilton County. You will manage inmates’ mental health needs, assess medications, and review charts for accuracy within a corrections setting.

The role requires an MD or NP license, strong ethics, and the ability to collaborate with medical and security staff to deliver compliant care. Eligible candidates will be part-time employees with a focus on quality patient outcomes.