Part-time Psychiatrist (MD)

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

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team at Strark County Jail in Canton,OH.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the daily operations of the prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population; serves on committees as appropriate and conduct staff in-service training.
• Assesses patient’s mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis direct the formulation of treatment plans; monitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment plans as indicated.
• Communicates medical orders to the nursing staff.
• Participates in case disposition and follow-up planning; provides medical case supervision and consultation.
• Maintains records and provides documentation associated with services delivered
• Certifies a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate.
• Provides evaluations as required by the courts.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state as an M.D. or D.O. with specialty training in psychiatry
• Board certified or board eligible
• One year of clinical experience

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.