Psychiatrist

CoreCivic, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

401k w/ 5% match

PTO

Job summary

CoreCivic, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive mental health services at Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, KS. You will assess, diagnose, and treat inmates within a medical home model and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires full-time hours (40 per week) and an active MD/DO license with DEA. Compensation is based on experience and includes a benefits package with health, dental, vision, life, 401k match, and

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the jurisdiction and DEA.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably in correctional medicine.
• Strong diagnostic and assessment skills with knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and diagnoses of incarcerated individuals.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications and side effects.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling within an interdisciplinary team.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate psychiatric records and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Educate correctional staff on mental health topics and de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Diagnostic skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Psychopharmacology

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

CoreCivic is looking for a Psychiatrist to work at Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, KS. The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatry services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

Location: Midwest Regional Reception Center. 100 Highway Terrace, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week

Comp: annually based on experience

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k w/ 5% match
• PTO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements:

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
• Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
• Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
• Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
• Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.

Education and Training:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
• Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.
• Valid state identification.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.
• Strong diagnostic and assessment skills, with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and psychopharmacology.
• Excellent