Psychiatrist Needed For Locum Coverage At Inpatient Facility In Ohio

Jobtome; Centerburg (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates in a correctional facility in Ohio. The role is full-time Day Shift with 40 hours per week, ASAP start, and a minimum 3-month assignment.

No call required and prescriptive authority is necessary for medication management. Clinical duties include evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with nurses, correctional staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure and effective care in a

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority required.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry.
• Familiarity with correctional health care protocols and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult male inmates.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing medication management and monitoring.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, correctional officers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe care.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation per facility protocols.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Inpatient psychiatry

Correctional setting

Medication management

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-210638-MD-OH- Title: MD- Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 month minimum- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Inpatient- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: No- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The correctional facility operates as a specialized institution providing comprehensive psychiatric services for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains dedicated behavioral health programs with modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery within the correctional setting.

About the Facility Location

Ohio features notable attractions including the National Museum of the US Air Force and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with specialty museums and walking tours for cultural exploration. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit state parks such as Hocking Hills and Salt Fork, or explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. The region offers entertainment venues like Cedar Point amusement park and Great American Ball Park, plus dining and accommodation options including historic establishments and unique experiences like Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment within a correctional facility setting. Clinical responsibilities include conducting detailed psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for patients with various mental health conditions including severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. The clinician will work full-time day shifts Monday through Friday with no call requirements, maintaining thorough documentation and participating in treatment planning meetings while collaborating with nursing staff, correctional officers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery in the secure environment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 12-16
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult males requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in correctional setting
• Average Length of Stay: Variable based on incarceration length and treatment needs
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelines
• Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment