Psychiatrist

Wexford Health Sources; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Pet insurance

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatrist to lead behavioral health services at Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, LA.

The role focuses on evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management for incarcerated patients within a structured correctional setting. You will guide the behavioral health program, collaborate with clinical and corrections staff, ensure quality care, complete documentation, and support staff development and program improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice.
• Board Certification - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required.
• Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients with behavioral health needs.
• Lead and support the facility's psychiatric and behavioral health programs to ensure quality, patient-centered care.
• Monitor the appropriate utilization of psychotropic medications and oversee clinical treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff to coordinate care and support patient stability.
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to behavioral health staff and institutional personnel.
• Assist with program development, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
• Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation, evaluations, and required reports.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Collaboration

Job description

POSITION:

Psychiatrist

SCHEDULE:

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week

FACILITY:

Orleans Justice Center

LOCATION:

New Orleans, LA

Are you ready to lead behavioral health services where your expertise can transform lives and shape the future of patient care?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been providing quality correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health services to underserved populations. As a Psychiatrist, you'll serve as a clinical leader, helping patients achieve stability while guiding the behavioral health program within a secure and structured environment.

Position Summary

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients with behavioral health needs
• Lead and support the facility's psychiatric and behavioral health programs to ensure quality, patient-centered care
• Monitor the appropriate utilization of psychotropic medications and oversee clinical treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff to coordinate care and support patient stability
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to behavioral health staff and institutional personnel
• Assist with program development, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with correctional healthcare standards
• Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation, evaluations, and required reports

You’ll go beyond symptom management. You’ll provide leadership, clinical expertise, and compassionate care that helps patients achieve stability and long-term recovery.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice
• Board Certification - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required.
• Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
• Current DEA registration
• Current CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your expertise matters here. Your leadership changes lives.

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