Part-Time Psychiatrist Specialist — Forensic Correctional Care

Black Psychiatrists Inc; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 421,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a part-time Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ. The Psychiatrist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to communicate effectively with staff and administration.

Duties include assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning for inmates, adherence to DOC and UCHC policies, and prescribing medications

Qualifications

• Eligible for ABPN certification in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments with review of records, medications and history for new admissions.
• Adheres to DOC and UCHC policies; manages emergency and non-emergency procedures and therapeutic restraints as needed.
• Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests such as metabolic monitoring and biomarker testing.
• Prescribes and renews medications deemed medically necessary within required timeframes.

Skills

Forensic psychiatry

Education

ABPN Psychiatry certification

NJ Medical License

CDS license

NJ DEA license

Job description

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a part-time Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ. The Psychiatrist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to communicate effectively with staff and administration.

Duties include assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning for inmates, adherence to DOC and UCHC policies, and prescribing medications