Part-Time Psychiatrist: Inmate Mental Health Leader

CoreCivic; Eden (TX); Presencial; USD 165.000 - 276.000; A tiempo parcial

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Drug-Free Workplace

EOE including Disability/Veteran

Descripción de la vacante

CoreCivic in Texas seeks a Part Time Psychiatrist to lead clinical care in an institutional setting. You will oversee psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention for inmates, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes administrative coordination, documentation, and adherence to ethical standards while delivering compassionate mental health services within a correctional facility.

Formación

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state/jurisdiction where the facility is located and DEA.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably with correctional medicine or underserved populations.
• Strong diagnostic and assessment skills, with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and psychopharmacology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
• Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
• Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
• Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
• Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Educación

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Descripción del empleo

CoreCivic in Texas seeks a Part Time Psychiatrist to lead clinical care in an institutional setting. You will oversee psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention for inmates, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes administrative coordination, documentation, and adherence to ethical standards while delivering compassionate mental health services within a correctional facility.