Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company is seeking a Regional Psychiatrist for the Department of Corrections in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves providing psychiatric care to inmates, including assessments, treatment planning, and medication management. Candidates must be licensed in Virginia and have completed a psychiatric residency. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Benefits

$30k Sign-On Bonus

Up to $60k Student Loan Repayment

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an approved psychiatric residency program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates.
• Prescribes medication and assists with treatment plans.
• Supervises psychiatric providers at the institution.

Skills

Communication

Psychiatric Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

M.D./D.O

Job description

Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Corrections

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Dept of Corr - Div of Inst

• Health and Human Services

• Full-Time (Salaried)
• Dept of Corr - Central Admin

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Title: Regional Psychiatrist: Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $188,512 - $346,698

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.

Position provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to mentally ill inmates. Functions as a mental health provider to the inmates by performing initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments; Prescribes appropriate medication and/or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors; Assists with preparation and modification of treatment plans and recommend and assign to appropriate programs; Provides supervision to psychiatric providers at the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited medical school. Completion of an approved psychiatric residency program

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia; M.D./D.O

Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mentally ill inmates

Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of practice and interventions appropriate for the assigned population

Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team

Strong communication skills orally and in writing/e-mail

Additional Considerations

Specialty in Forensic or Addiction care

Board Certification

Experience providing mental health care in a correctional setting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

CONTACT:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing