Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

YesCare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional healthcare is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide essential psychiatric services to inmates. This role involves conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, and managing treatment plans to ensure the mental well-being of individuals in the correctional system. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving health outcomes and breaking the cycle of recidivism. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, you'll be part of a mission to enhance the quality of life for those incarcerated and support their reintegration into society. This is more than just a job; it's a calling.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous PTO plan

401k with matching funds

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Tuition Assistance

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Graduate of medical school with psychiatric residency.
• Licensed to practice and certified for psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates.
• Manage medication and provide therapy for Mental Health Unit.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Diagnosis and treatment

Medication management

Individual and group therapy

Court testimony

Education

Medical school graduate

Completed psychiatric residency

Licensed to practice in state

Job description

Experience & Requirements

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the applicable state and certified by the Office of Mental Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit. Current DEA number will need to be provided.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Psychiatrist with YesCare :

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment and diagnosis, staffing treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to Healthcare Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow up. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
• Where applicable, act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit, duties include regular staffing and contact with Mental Health Unit staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input.
• Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit. Approve, sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
• Provide in-service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
• Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
• Participate in Treatment Audit Committee.

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it's a calling

As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years,YesCareprovides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses - Refer a friend and get paid!
• Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Wages

Our Vision

YesCareleads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission

YesCareembraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver

solution-oriented care.

Our Values

• Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.
• Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.
• Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to them.
• Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.
• Teamwork. We achieve more together.
• Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.
• Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes.

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Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia

Category Behavioral/Mental Health

Position Type Regular Full-time

Shift / Schedule Weekday Day

Location ID 90722