Psychiatrist

Iannarino Fullen Group; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric facility in Cranston, RI is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to deliver direct care within an inpatient forensic setting. The role involves conducting evaluations, managing high-risk cases, and coordinating treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have an active license in Rhode Island and preferred experience in forensic psychiatry. This position provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate: Board-Certified in Psychiatry; MD/DO with Active License in Rhode Island.
• Inpatient experience highly preferred; 1–3 years preferred.
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) accepted in place of MD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including admission, assessment, and diagnosis.
• Provide treatment for both acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Manage complex and high-risk forensic cases.

Skills

Board-Certified in Psychiatry

Active License in Rhode Island

Forensic fellowship training

Correctional psychiatry experience

Education

Medical school graduation with fellowship training in forensic psychiatry

Job description

Overview

The board-certified psychiatrist at Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital (RISPH) is responsible for delivering direct psychiatric care within an inpatient forensic setting, ensuring adherence to established standards of psychiatric practice. This role involves active participation as a member of a multidisciplinary team and includes a broad range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations, including admission, assessment, and diagnosis
• Providing treatment for both acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
• Managing complex and high-risk forensic cases
• Developing and implementing individualized disposition and treatment plans
• Obtaining civil court orders when necessary for treatment over objection or to facilitate patient engagement during disposition planning
• Interacting with psychiatric fellows and trainees in a teaching facility (formal supervision or instructional duties are not required)

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideal candidate: Board-Certified in Psychiatry; MD/DO with Active License in Rhode Island; forensic fellowship training preferred
• Alternative qualifications: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) accepted in place of MD; correctional psychiatry experience considered
• Education/Training: Medical school graduation with fellowship training in forensic psychiatry
• Experience: 1–3 years preferred; inpatient experience highly preferred