Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist)

Rutgers University; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) to provide essential clinical care at a youth correctional facility. This role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate and effective mental health services to state prisoners. You will conduct thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Join a leading institution committed to excellence in health care delivery within correctional environments, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about mental health and correctional care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Psychiatry with a valid NJ medical license.
• Experience with clinical care and treatment planning for inmates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for new admissions.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical assessments

Treatment planning

Knowledge of DOC policies

Laboratory test interpretation

Education

Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Valid NJ medical license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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Job Category

Academic - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry

Department

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration.

Duties include:

• Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments demonstrating a review of the electronic record, psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual, or bizarre behavior for new admissions to UCHC’s Special Needs roster according to established timeframes.
• Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatry services, and therapeutic restraint.
• Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessary including metabolic monitoring, mood stabilizer blood levels, thyroid function, AIMS testing, and other appropriate biochemical monitoring.
• Prescribes and renews medications that are deemed medically necessary within required time frames.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA.
• Valid Driver’s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic psychiatry

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 25ST0761

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Yardville

State: NJ

Location Details: Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application