Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 165,312 - 179,088; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies Caldwell, Idaho, United States seeks a Psychiatrist to provide diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultation for inmates at the Dale Haile Canyon County Detention Center. The Chief Psychiatrist offers clinical direction and supervision to site staff and ensures discharge planning and follow-up.

The role focuses on psychiatric assessment, medication management, and collaboration with Behavioral Health staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Idaho.
• Current DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Provide medication management to all inmates admitted.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Documentation / reporting

Education

Medical school graduate

Completed psychiatric residency

Job description

Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies Caldwell, Idaho, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Idaho! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Psychiatrist at Dale Haile Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, ID for 8 hours / week !!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

PSYCHIATRIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Chief Psychiatrist provides clinical direction, general supervision, and training to the site staff, and has other managerial responsibilities. They approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of all treatment plans. The Chief Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to insure appropriate follow-up and support after discharge from the facility.

PSYCHIATRIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical and clinical services staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to the Healthcare Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/behavioral health follow up.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Behavioral 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
• Behavioral Health Unit (if applicable) duties include regular staffing and contact with Behavioral 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.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
• Approve all admissions and discharges into the Behavioral Health Unit, if applicable.
• Provide in-service education to the site staff as needed.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

PSYCHIATRIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Idaho.
• Current DEA number.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

8 hours per week

Salary Information

$120 - $130Hourly Wage