Psychiatrist (PSYT) - Correctional #M-PSYT-8101074 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
Corcoran, CA
About the Job
Summary:
- Ref #: M-PSYT-8101074
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Psychiatry
- Job Type: Contract/Locum
- Facility Type: Correctional
- Location: Corcoran, California
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 9A-7P
- Rate: $275/hour
Requirements:
- Valid and active CA Physician license from CA Medical Board/Osteopathic Board.
- BE/BC in psychiatry from ABPN, AOBNP, or RCPSC.
- At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct face-to-face interviews and crisis interventions with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths, including those in multi-tiered housing units. Climb stairs and walk long distances when necessary.
- Perform initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history, to assess inmate's/ward's current needs and recommend treatment.
- Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, applying protocols, reviewing data, and documenting appropriately. Consult as needed.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.
- Document all patient-inmate/ward care, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings.
- Monitor inmate/ward progress using SOAPE-formatted progress notes.
- Apply community psychiatric treatment standards and ethical practices effectively.
- Perform mental status exams in face-to-face clinical interviews.
- Identify relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders for comprehensive diagnosis and assessment.
- Examine prior mental health records and other available documents to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Review psychiatric patient records to assess treatment progress and effectiveness.
- Consult with supervising psychiatrist on complex cases and present at clinical conferences as needed.
- Provide clinical consultation to psychiatric staff for complex cases.
- Prescribe appropriate medications and follow the Correctional Formulary or obtain non-formulary approval.
- Interpret laboratory results and refer to medical services as necessary.
- Determine needed psychiatric and general medical treatment.
- Prescribe treatment changes when indicated.
Source : AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
