Part-Time Forensic Psychiatrist — Corrections

Armor Health; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor Health in Canton, OH is seeking a Psychiatrist to oversee inpatient and jail-based psychiatric care at Stark County Jail. The physician will supervise prescribing psychotropic medications, assess mental status, develop and monitor treatment plans, and coordinate with nursing staff and courts as needed.

Applicants must be licensed MD or DO in psychiatry, board certified or eligible, and have at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed to practice psychiatry in the state
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in psychiatry or related setting

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages daily prescribing of psychotropic medications for the mentally ill population
• Assesses mental status and medical needs; directs treatment plans and monitors progress
• Communicates medical orders to nursing staff
• Participates in case disposition and follow-up planning; provides medical supervision
• Maintains records and documentation of services delivered
• Certifies patients for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facilities as appropriate
• Provides evaluations as required by the courts

Skills

Board certified or board eligible

Clinical experience

Education

MD/DO licensed in Psychiatry

Job description

Armor Health in Canton, OH is seeking a Psychiatrist to oversee inpatient and jail-based psychiatric care at Stark County Jail. The physician will supervise prescribing psychotropic medications, assess mental status, develop and monitor treatment plans, and coordinate with nursing staff and courts as needed.

Applicants must be licensed MD or DO in psychiatry, board certified or eligible, and have at least one year of clinical experience.