Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Ohio

LocumTenens.com; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates at a correctional facility in Ohio. The assignment starts ASAP with a minimum of three months, featuring day shifts and no on-call requirements, totaling a 40-hour workweek.

The clinician will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medications, collaborating with nursing staff, correctional officers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure,

Qualifications

• Inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates.
• Detailed psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans.
• Ongoing medication management for mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult male inmates.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing medication management and monitoring.

Skills

Psychiatry

Inpatient care

Documentation

Medication management

Team collaboration

Job description

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-MD-OHTitle: MDDates Needed: ASAP - 3 month minimumShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: NoJob 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.

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: 12-16Patient Population: AdultsLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: NoShift Hours: Full time (40 hours)Cases Treated: Adult males requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in correctional settingAverage Length of Stay: Variable based on incarceration length and treatment needsCensus: Variable based on facility capacityMed Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelinesInitial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment

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