Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) FT UCHC NSP-2 Openings

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 421 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. The physician will deliver direct clinical care to inmates and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality psychiatric services.

Applicants must hold ABPN psychiatry certification (or eligible), a valid NJ medical license with CDS and NJ DEA, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Forensic psychiatry knowledge is preferred.
• ABPN board certification in Psychiatry required or eligible for certification.
• Active NJ medical license with CDS and NJ DEA registrations.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessments and direct clinical care to inmates.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new admissions and manage medications.
• Follow DOC/UCHC policies including emergency and sanctioned medication practices.
• Order and interpret necessary lab tests and monitor metabolic indicators.

Connaissances

Forensic psychiatry

Formation

ABPN Certification in Psychiatry

NJ Medical License

CDS & NJ DEA registration

Description du poste

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) FT UCHC NSP-2 Openings Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry Department UCHC Northern State Prison Med Overview

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.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

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 Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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.

FLSA Exempt Grade 01S Salary Details Minimum Salary 33235.000 Mid Range Salary 227332.000 Maximum Salary 421428.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 40 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description AAUP BHSNJ Librarians Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic psychiatry preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

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

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Newark State NJ Location Details

Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

• * 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application