Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

401K Match

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Site Psychiatrist for the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS. The role oversees diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and psychiatric consultation for inmates, with clinical direction and supervision of site staff.

The position emphasizes discharge planning and collaborative care within a behavioral health program. Responsibilities include on-site assessments, treatment planning, and ensuring adherence to treatment plans, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi and certified by the Office of Behavioral Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit.
• Current DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Offer psychiatric services for inpatients, including staffing, treatment planning, and regular reviews.
• Consult in the Behavioral Health Unit and participate in treatment programming and planning.
• Discharge planning to ensure follow-up and support after discharge.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Inpatient/Correctional psychiatry

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Clinical supervision

Education

MD / Medical degree

Psychiatric residency

Job description

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Full Time West Meridian, MS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 13084

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

Psychiatrist at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

PSYCHIATRIST SCHEDULE

• Full-Time

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 Mississippi and certified by the Office of Behavioral Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit.
• 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.

Keywords: Psychiatrist, Corrections, Behavioral Health #INDMS