Psychiatrist

NaphCare, Inc.; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

CME credits

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Correctional Psychiatrist to oversee mental health programs at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL.

The role involves evaluating and treating residents, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds ABPN board certification, an active Alabama medical license, and DEA registration, with experience serving underserved populations and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted medical license as a Psychiatrist in AL.
• DEA registration in the state.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• ABPN board certification for Psychiatry.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with computers.
• Experience with underserved populations and complex mental health care needs.
• Ability to communicate with diverse professional staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data to inform treatment plans.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; adhere to conduct policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses for facility residents.
• Manage medications and therapy within evidence-based practices.
• Oversee mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others.
• Respond to acute mental health crises within the facility.
• Coordinate educational training related to mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and facility regulations.
• Collaborate with correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other clinicians to implement treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)

Current AL medical license

DEA registration

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to join our team of medical professionals in the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL.

As a Correctional Psychiatrist, you will oversee clinical responsibility for the mental health programs within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Providing medication management, therapy, and other evidence-based treatment plans to address mental health needs
• Oversee the completion of mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others
• Responding to acute mental health crises within the facility
• Supporting the rehabilitation of patients and facilitating their successful transition back into the community
• Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in the state of AL
• A current DEA registration in the state
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits For Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran