Psychiatrist

State of Iowa; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a physician-psychiatrist to conduct evaluations, manage medications, and lead mental health care within the facility.

The role involves collaboration with psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and security personnel to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care through transitions, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and internship program.
• Licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa is required.
• Competence in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and med management.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with the care team.
• Provide ongoing psychopharmacologic treatment and crisis intervention.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and consultations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
• Offer clinical leadership and consultation to nursing and mental health staff.
• Ensure continuity of care during transitions and reentry planning.
• Evaluate and participate in civil commitment proceedings when needed.
• Adhere to DOC policies, standards, and regulations.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

State of Iowa Medical Licensure

Tools

EHR / electronic health records

Pharmacology management

Job description

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for individuals with mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders and history of trauma.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and Security personnel.
• Provide ongoing psychopharmacologic treatment and crisis intervention as clinically indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Offer clinical leadership and consultation to nursing and mental health staff on psychiatric care and medication management.
• Ensure continuity of care during transitions, including intake, intra-facility transfers, and reentry planning.
• Evaluate, prepare, and participate in civil commitment proceedings for patients with severe mental illness who require Involuntary treatment or hospitalization due to risk of harm to self or others; or inability to take care for themselves.
• Adhere to Department of Corrections policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Monday- Friday position

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.

NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application