Psychiatrist

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatrist for Tele Visits with occasional court appearances at the Rushville IL facility. The role is 24 hours per week, offering hands-on leadership in behavioral health within a correctional setting.

The Psychiatrist will lead evaluations, diagnosis, and med-management, while guiding the program and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Required licensure, board certification, DEA and CPR are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted state medical license in the 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 behavioral health needs.
• Lead and support the facility's psychiatric and behavioral health programs to ensure quality, patient-centered care.
• Monitor 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

Leadership

Team coordination

Clinical supervision

Education

State medical license

ABPN board certification

DEA registration

Controlled Substances Registration

CPR certification

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.

Your expertise matters here. Your leadership changes lives.
Apply today and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare.