Psychiatrist - Part Time

VitalCore Health Strategies; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Site Psychiatrist for the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility in Jackson, MI. The role includes diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and supervision of site staff.

Responsibilities cover discharge planning and coordination with medical services, with a focus on behavioral health within a correctional setting. The position is part-time and requires medical school graduation, a Michigan license, and a current DEA number.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Michigan.
• Current DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical and clinical services staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Provide psychiatric services for inpatients and regular follow-up as needed.
• Participate in Behavioral Health Unit duties and treatment planning when applicable.
• Provide medication management to all inmates admitted and offer individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Therapy (individual)

Therapy (group)

Clinical documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Medical degree / MD

Psychiatric residency

State medical license (MI)

DEA registration

Job description

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BEHAVIORAL Part Time Muskegon, MI, US

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Psychiatrist at Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility in Jackson, Michigan!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

PSYCHIATRIST SCHEDULE

• Part Time

PSYCHIATRIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Site Psychiatrist provides clinical direction, general supervision, and training to the site staff, and has other managerial responsibilities. They approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of all treatment plans. The Site Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to insure appropriate follow-up andsupport after discharge from the facility.

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Michigan.
• Current DEA number.

PSYCHIATRIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical and clinicalservices staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to the Healthcare Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/behavioral health follow up.
• Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Behavioral Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
• Where applicable, act as regular Psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the
• Behavioral Health Unit (if applicable) duties include regular staffing and contact with Behavioral Health Unit staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input.
• Provide medication management to all inmates admitted.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
• Approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
• Approve all admissions and discharges into the Behavioral Health Unit, if applicable.
• Provide in-service education to the site staff as needed.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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