Psychiatrist

Wellpath; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional health services provider in Richmond, Texas, is looking for a Psychiatrist to deliver mental health care to inmates. The role includes conducting evaluations, managing treatment and medications, and overseeing psychiatric nurses while ensuring compliance with protocols. This position requires a Doctorate in psychiatry, relevant training, and a Texas medical license, along with board certification. The Psychiatrist will also engage in care coordination and participate in medical review committees.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychiatry is mandatory for this role.
• Extensive experience in psychiatric services for adults is required.
• Candidates must be licensed physicians in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, treatment, and manage medications for inmates.
• Collaborate with mental health staff and oversee psychiatric nurses.
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Collaboration with medical staff

Compliance with HIPAA standards

Education

Doctorate in psychiatry

Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Psychiatrist to provide mental health care to inmates, including evaluations, treatment, medication management, and coordination with medical staff. The role requires the oversight of psychiatric nurses, support for transfers, and participation in medical review committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients.
• Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols.
• Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams.
• Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees.
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctorate in psychiatry.
• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
• Licensed physician in the state of employment.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.
• CPR Certified.

How You Make a Difference

The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards.

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