Psychiatrist- Part-time 8 hours a week

NaphCare, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to oversee mental health programs at Polk County Jail in Des Moines, IA. The role involves medications, therapy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care for a diverse patient population.

The candidate must possess IA licensure, ABPN board certification, DEA registration, and BLS/CPR. Strong communication, data interpretation, and confidentiality are essential to ensure compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board certification by ABPN
• Current unrestricted IA medical license
• DEA registration in State
• Active BLS/CPR per AHA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with underserved populations
• Knowledge of laws and regulations
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional conduct

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management and evidence-based treatments
• Oversee mental health screenings and evaluations
• Respond to acute crises within the facility
• Support rehabilitation and community re-entry
• Lead mental health educational activities
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data interpretation

Confidentiality

Professional integrity

Education

ABPN board certification

IA medical license (unrestricted)

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to join our team of medical professionals in the Polk County Jail in Des Moines, Iowa. 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

• 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

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in IA
• A current DEA registration in State
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required)
• 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

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

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

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