Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at VieMed Healthcare Staffing summary :

The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients within an interdisciplinary team in a detention setting. This role involves evaluating and treating mental health needs, prescribing medication, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for detainees. The physician must possess relevant qualifications, maintaining licensure and certification while demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills.

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VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist - IHCS - Jena, Louisiana.

• City : Eloy
• State : AZ
• Start Date : 2024-12-2
• End Date : 2025-07-31
• Duration : 26 Weeks with option for extension
• Shift : 10 Hour Day Shifts for Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays (20-30 hrs / wk)
• Skills : Psychiatry
• W2 Pay Rate : $145 / hr plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays ($150.80 Blended Rate)
• Certification Requirements : Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

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Benefits Include :

INTRODUCTION

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to : evaluation, formulation of diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs, including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy. All health care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided

education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by :

a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation

(NCFMEA) and

b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical

Graduates (ECFMG).

3. Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in

psychiatry.

4. Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.

5. Experience in a detention / correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

2. Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN).

3. This position requires privileging by IHSC.

4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart

Association .

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Cultural competency.

5. Integrity and honesty

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.

2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple

diagnostic and treatment procedures.

3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.

4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter / translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop

positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

8. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary

environment.

10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment, electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,

specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.

2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.

3. Provides telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include :

software to examine and record the patient s plan of care.

Health Services policy.

state of his / her duty station, to provide out-of-state telepsychiatry services.

4. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

5. Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and / or adverse reactions.

6. Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication / somatic

treatment regarding the patient s mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance.

7. Utilizes the evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and medication management.

8. Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e. Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the identification of risks associated with medication induced movement disorders.

9. Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric Association standards, and legal requirements.

10. Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full range of psychiatric problems.

11. Performs various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, supportive individual and group psychotherapy, somatic therapies (including the use of traditional and atypical drugs).

12. Provides professional, recovery based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic diversity and focuses on empowering individuals to change their own lives.

13. Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and / or revising treatment and services.

14. Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduces stigma and unconditionally enhance the quality of life.

15. Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals.

16. Participates in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans to include :

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