Physician Administrator 2 (Psychiatrist)

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice indemnification

Student-loan repayment programs

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Education and development opportunities

Job summary

A state correctional healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a medical professional to administer behavioral health treatment and conduct clinical evaluations. The role involves managing medication regimens and making referrals for specialized care. Candidates must possess a certificate to practice medicine in Ohio. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a certificate to practice medicine in Ohio as per the State Medical Board regulations.
• Board certification not specified in posting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to administer behavioral health treatment.
• Conduct clinical examinations and write evaluations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication regimens.
• Make referrals to specialized care.
• Participate in quality-improvement meetings.
• Participate in quality-improvement meetings and peer-review activities.
• Provide 24-hour on-call institutional coverage as required (no additional compensation).

Education

Certificate to practice medicine in Ohio

Job description

Organization

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Correctional Healthcare Services.

Primary Location

United States – Ohio

Schedule

Full‑time – weekdays, no nights, no holidays.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with intra‑ and interdepartmental staff to administer behavioral health treatment and document care in an electronic health record system.
• Conduct clinical examinations, write evaluations, and prepare clinical reports.
• Order, interpret, and utilize diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication regimens.
• Make referrals to specialized care or treatment as appropriate.
• Perform all duties within the scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable ACA standards.
• Participate in quality‑improvement meetings and peer‑review activities.
• Provide 24‑hour on‑call institutional coverage as required (no additional compensation).
• Engage in collaborative agreements as needed.

Benefits

• DEA fee eligibility for waiver when prescribing only for government entities.
• Malpractice indemnification under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.87.
• Student‑loan repayment/forgiveness programs (federal, state, agency).
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life‑insurance coverage after eligibility period.
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster‑care leave.
• Education and development opportunities (employee‑development funds, public‑service loan forgiveness, etc.).
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation plans.

Qualifications

Certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Revised Code.

Application Procedures

• Apply online only; paper applications are not accepted.
• Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications in your Ohio Civil Service Application.
• Check application status by logging into your online profile.
• Stay alert to emails from the Human Resources Office regarding next steps.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability‑Inclusion State and is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation for all applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Ohio prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational or non‑medical cannabis) for all employees. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the Ohio State Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).