Weekend Forensic Psychiatrist — Correctional Care

CFG Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

CFG Health is seeking a Psychiatrist to work weekends at the Detention Center in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and developing comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other professionals.

The position requires a PA medical license and, ideally, a Forensic Evaluator designation, with experience in correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Psychiatrist in PA.
• Forensic Evaluator designation preferred.
• Experience providing psychiatric services in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or forensic settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with institutional staff, medical personnel, and court agencies.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical programs in collaboration with psychologists and other mental health professionals.
• Provide a full range of psychiatric services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing management.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and provide medication management services.
• Analyze patient data and test results to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to coordinate treatment plans.
• Gather and maintain comprehensive patient information, including social, medical, and psychiatric history.
• Conduct or review laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, including reviewing patient treatment plans and taking action when patients refuse treatment.
• Conduct and review forensic evaluations as required.
• Provide crisis intervention training to staff.
• Participate in unit morning reports at applicable sites.
• Ensure 24-hour coverage for assigned facilities, including on-call responsibilities.
• Promote positive working relationships with Health Services staff, mental health teams, and CFG personnel.
• Comply with CFG Health Systems employee standards and facility policies.
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including hiring, training, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement processes and programs.
• Chair the treatment team or designate a chairperson.
• Comply with facility requirements for time reporting and swipe system usage.
• Perform all other clinical duties within the scope of practice as mutually agreed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA Medical License

Forensic Evaluator designation

Job description

CFG Health is seeking a Psychiatrist to work weekends at the Detention Center in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and developing comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other professionals.

The position requires a PA medical license and, ideally, a Forensic Evaluator designation, with experience in correctional healthcare.