Psychiatrist Correctional Reception and Medical Center

Position: Psychiatrist for Correctional Reception and Medical Center
Location: Doctor Phillips

Psychiatrist for Correctional Medical Center – completed US psychiatry residency required

Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our team at Reception and Medical Center located in Lake Butler, Florida 25 miles north of Gainesville.

Practice in a large male correctional hospital providing inpatient services or reception and outpatient psychiatric services. Care for patients with complex comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions.

Lake Butler offers small-town life without being completely isolated and offers short drives to Gainesville and Lake City to experience more mainstream shopping, dining and cultural activities. While Lake Butler is more rural it offers broadband access that is surprisingly strong for a rural area.

This site qualifies NHSC Loan Repayment and has a qualifying score of 6!

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients, works under the supervision of the Psychiatric Medical Director, and provides clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients with psychiatric disorders or other mental health issues.

Documentation of education as MD or DO and completion of US accredited psychiatry residency program required

Current license to practice medicine in Florida as a psychiatrist required

Board Certification or Eligible in Psychiatry required

Must have an active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate

Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification

Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as psychiatrist in a clinical setting preferred

Experience in correctional mental health care or locked unit preferred

Available Shift Monday-Friday Day Shift All full-time Psychiatrists participate in rotational on call approximately every 6 to 8 weeks. The oncall lasts for 7 days / 24 hours per day and is compensated above and beyond the guaranteed annual salary.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match

Company paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time offPaid holidays

Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits

Much more...Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume

Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles

Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population

Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman:  please be sure to include a copy of your CV and the best contact telephone number.indmhm