Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Michigan is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment to inmates at Thumb Correctional Facility. The site psychiatrist offers clinical direction, supervision, and training to staff, with responsibilities for discharge planning and treatment plan oversight.

The role requires a medical degree, completed psychiatric residency, Michigan licensure, and a current DEA number.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical/clinical staff.
• Provide written histories, diagnoses and treatment summaries.
• Deliver inpatient psychiatric services, assessments, planning, and regular reviews as required.
• Provide psychiatric services for inmates referred to Healthcare Unit for regular follow-up.
• Provide services for transfers to Behavioral Health facilities, including documentation and testimony as needed.
• Participate in treatment programming and planning for Behavioral Health Unit when applicable.
• Coordinate staffing and medication monitoring with Behavioral Health Unit staff and supervisor.
• Provide medication management to admitted inmates.
• Offer individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Approve, sign, and monitor treatment plan implementation and effectiveness.
• Approve admissions and discharges into Behavioral Health Unit when applicable.
• Provide in-service education to site staff as needed.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.

Skills

On-site care

Psychiatric evaluation

Education

MD degree

Psychiatric residency completed

Licensed in Michigan

Current DEA number

Job description

Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies Lapeer, Michigan, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Psychiatrist at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer, Michigan!

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 SCHEDULE

• PRN 8 hours/week

PSYCHIATRIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Site 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 Site Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to insure appropriate follow‑up and support after discharge from the facility.

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

PSYCHIATRIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical and clinicalservices 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.

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.

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