Psychiatrist

Job Description

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Job Title : Psychiatrist

Hours / week : 16 Hours / week

Location : Chillicothe OH 45601

Duration : 6 months to Long term

Shift : 07 : 00am-04 : 00pm (M-F)

Summary :

Searching for a board-certified psychiatrist to provide part-time on-site services (minimum of 2 day shifts / week) to the male population at this facility. Will also accept full-time services, although those additional hours may be utilized to provide coverage to other facilities via telehealth or to provide on-site services at the male correctional facility located across the street. Schedule is weekdays (no nights, weekends, or holidays). Start / end times are somewhat flexible based on the needs of the facility. Selected psychiatrist will meet with 12-16 patients per 8-hour shift. Assignment is projected to last 6 months and may be extended based on mutual agreement. Assignment could lead to permanent hire.

Includes :

• Working collaboratively with intra and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for behavioral health patients utilizing nationally recognized treatment standards and documenting utilizing an electronic health record system
• Conducting exams and writing evaluations and reports
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing
• Managing medication
• Making referrals for specialized care or treatment
• Performing duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related American Correctional Association standards
• Participating in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews
• Engaging in collaborative agreements, as needed