Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Job Title:
Part time Psychiatrist
Location:
Youngstown, OH 44505
Schedule:
Flexible weekdays (typically 7:00 AM 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: (8-hour shifts)
Duration:
Minimum 6 months, with possible extension

Position Summary
The Psychiatrist will provide part-time on-site psychiatric services for an adult male population in a secure behavioral health setting. This role includes diagnostic evaluation, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams. The position offers flexible daytime scheduling, no on-call duties, and potential for long-term placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

• Manage medication regimens and monitor treatment effectiveness.

• Document all clinical services in an electronic health record (EHR).

• Perform mental health examinations and prepare clinical reports.

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as needed.

• Refer patients to specialized care when appropriate.

• Deliver care consistent with professional standards, clinical protocols, and scope of practice.

• Participate in quality improvement activities, including peer review.

• Engage in collaborative clinical agreements when required.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry.

• DEA certification (required prior to starting).

• Experience in secure, correctional, or forensic settings preferred but not required.

Workload & Expectations

• On-site work between hours per week.

• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.

• Caseload expectation: patients per 8-hour shift.

• Flexibility within daytime operating hours.

• Assignment may be extended or convert to permanent placement.

• Phone interview and on-site tour required.