Psychiatrist

Wexford Health Sources; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 317,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatrist to lead behavioral health services at Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, IL.

The role includes tele-visit psychiatry with on-site leadership and occasional court appearances as needed. You will perform evaluations, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and manage medications while guiding the behavioral health program within a structured correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice.
• Board Certification - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required.
• Active DEA registration and State CS registration.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Lead and support the facility's psychiatric and behavioral health programs to ensure quality care.
• Monitor psychotropic medication utilization and oversee treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff to coordinate care.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to behavioral health staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Current medical license

Education

Board Certification - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Tools

DEA registration

Controlled Substances Registration

Job description

POSITION: Psychiatrist - Tele Visits and Court Appearances when necessary

SCHEDULE: 24 Hours Per Week

FACILITY: Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

LOCATION: Rushville IL

PAY RATE: $200/hr

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

As the facility Psychiatrist, you'll serve as the behavioral health authority and provide leadership for psychiatric services across the institution. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• 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.

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.

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