Psychiatrist

NaphCare, Inc.; Atmore (AL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. seeks a Psychiatrist to oversee mental health programs at the G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, AL. You will work with correctional officers and other medical professionals to serve a diverse patient population.

The role includes evaluations, treatment planning, crisis response, staff training, and ensuring compliance with regulations while advancing patient care within a correctional setting. This is a mission-driven, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in AL (AL).
• DEA registration in the state.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Board certification recognized by ABPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions for facility residents.
• Medication management and treatment planning.
• Oversee mental health screenings and evaluations.
• Respond to acute mental health crises.
• Support rehabilitation and transition back into the community.
• Coordinate and participate in educational training related to mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Experience with underserved

Strong collaboration

Education

AL Psychiatrist license

DEA registration

BLS CPR Certification

ABPN board certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to join our team of medical professionals in the G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, AL.

As a Correctional Psychiatrist, you will oversee clinical responsibility for the mental health programs within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Providing medication management, therapy, and other evidence-based treatment plans to address mental health needs
• Oversee the completion of mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others
• Responding to acute mental health crises within the facility
• Supporting the rehabilitation of patients and facilitating their successful transition back into the community
• Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in AL
• A current DEA registration in the state
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran