Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Coverage Needed

• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• End Date: 6 months from start date
• Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Clinical Details

• Provide overall direction and leadership for mental health services
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings
• Assess and provide DSM diagnosis
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Provide counseling and disease process education
• Supervise and mentor mental health staff
• Evaluate and recommend methods for improving operational efficiency
• Accept on-call status
• Provide direct casework services and counseling
• Assist in developing treatment and therapeutic programs
• Prepare progress reports and discharge recommendations
• Serve as mental health staff liaison
• Maintain confidentiality of inmates/residents
• Coordinate professional services provided by contract personnel
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and group activities
• Utilize established policies and procedures
• Call:
  Yes

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in psychology or related clinical area
• Appropriate certification or license
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable position
• Valid driver's license
• US Citizenship required for ICE clearance
• Subject to thorough background and credit investigation for clearance