The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health disorders, and manage medication for an adult female population in a correctional setting. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and provide emergency consultations as needed.
Opportunity
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services within a correctional healthcare setting serving an adult female population.
This is a flexible part-time opportunity to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment in a secure clinical environment.
Schedule
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Part-time
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Up to 16 hours per week
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Up to 8 additional hours per month as needed
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Flexible scheduling
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On-site preferred
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Telepsychiatry available for approved services
Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
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Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
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Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications.
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Develop individualized treatment recommendations and care plans.
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Document evaluations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up visits in the electronic medical record.
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Collaborate with psychologists, physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
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Provide recommendations for additional behavioral health services, hospitalization, or specialty care when appropriate.
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Participate in emergency consultations and other clinical responsibilities as needed.
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Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with professional standards and applicable policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
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Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency.
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Board Certified in Psychiatry.
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Active Virginia medical license.
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Current DEA registration.
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Current National Provider Identifier (NPI).
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Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Preferred Experience
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Correctional healthcare
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Behavioral health
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Community mental health
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Inpatient or outpatient psychiatry
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Telepsychiatry