Psychiatrist

CoreCivic; Mason (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inmates within a correctional facility. The role involves assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, medication management, and brief psychotherapy within a collaborative medical home model.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO, active license and DEA registration, and has experience in correctional medicine or serving underserved populations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state and a valid DEA registration.
• Experience in psychiatric care, preferably in correctional medicine or serving underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses for incarcerated individuals.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and prescribe medications as needed.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with laws and privacy regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic and assessment skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Job description

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatrist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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.

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 communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.