Psychiatrist - F/T Onsite

MindCare Solutions; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier behavioral health provider is seeking a Psychiatrist to conduct assessments and create treatment plans for incarcerated individuals. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Psychiatry and possess a valid Florida license. Responsibilities include immediate crisis intervention, medication management, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Experience in forensic psychiatry is preferred. This full-time position is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Forensic/correctional psychiatrist experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Forensic/correctional psychiatry experience is preferred.
• Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and independence.
• Active FL DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Create individualized treatment plans.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations.
• Prepare progress reports and assist staff with statistical reports on inmates/residents.
• Maintain up‑to‑date medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and audit inmate/resident files for complete documentation.
• Provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings as needed.
• Work with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff for integrated care.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crises and prevent incidents through proactive management.

Skills

Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry

Excellent diagnostic assessment skills

Counseling skills

Sound clinical judgment

Professionalism and independence

Education

Active license in the state of FL

Active FL DEA license

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Job description

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About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long‑term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver end‑to‑end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence‑based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high‑quality, patient‑centered care is delivered to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.
• Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
• Prepare progress reports, provide recommendations regarding discharge plans, make case presentations, and assist administrative and medical staff in the development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
• Maintain up‑to‑date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to confirm all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care.
• Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non‑legal documents, including medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
• Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contracts.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of FL.
• Forensic/correctional psychiatrist experience preferred.
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills.
• Sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Active FL DEA license required.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Schedule: day shift, Full time

Compensation: dependent on contract type/experience