Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at YesCare summary:

A Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at YesCare provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing mental health care to inmates in correctional facilities. The role includes managing inpatient care, medication administration, therapy services, and participating in mental health unit leadership and treatment audit committees. This position requires medical licensure, psychiatric residency completion, and focuses on improving the well-being of an underserved incarcerated population through innovative correctional healthcare.

Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare

Correctional healthcare is more than just a job-it's a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population. Part time 32 hours a week.

As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You'll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that's known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.

Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

As a Psychiatrist with YesCare, you will:

• Provide Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct onsite psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or clinical staff. Document detailed summaries of patient history, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Manage Inpatient Care: For applicable settings, provide psychiatric services to inpatients, assess and diagnose their conditions, participate in treatment planning, and conduct regular reviews for all assigned inmates.
• Follow-up Services: Deliver ongoing psychiatric care to inmates in the general population, ensuring mental health follow-up and addressing the needs of those requiring transfer to mental health facilities.
• Mental Health Unit Leadership: Participate in treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit, including regular staffing, collaboration with mental health staff, case discussions, medication management, and general psychiatric input.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication administration for inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit, ensuring proper management and adherence to prescribed regimens.
• Therapy Services: Provide individual or group therapy for inmates, where appropriate, based on their psychiatric needs.
• Admission/Discharge Approvals: Approve all admissions and discharges from the Mental Health Unit, ensuring proper treatment plans are in place and reviewing their implementation.
• Training & Support: Offer in-service education to Mental Health Unit staff to enhance clinical knowledge and ensure best practices.
• On-Call Availability: Be available on a scheduled basis to respond to the on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
• Treatment Audit Committee: Participate in the Treatment Audit Committee, supporting the ongoing review and improvement of mental health services.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency program.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice medicine in the applicable state, with certification from the Office of Mental Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit.
• DEA Certification: A valid DEA number must be provided.
• Experience: Prior corrections experience is preferred but not required.
• Clearance Requirements: Candidates must pass a background check, security clearance, and drug screening.

YesCare Benefits (For Full-Time Positions)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• 401k with Matching Funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Why Join YesCare?

YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Keywords:

psychiatry, mental health, correctional healthcare, inmate care, psychological assessment, medication management, therapy services, clinical leadership, treatment planning, behavioral health