Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Medstaff National Medical Staffing summary :

Medstaff is seeking a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician for part-time coverage at an ICE detention center in northeastern Louisiana. The role entails evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse psychiatric needs, including gender-specific care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Qualified candidates must hold an unrestricted Louisiana license and have at least one year of psychiatry experience; flexibility in scheduling is essential for this position.

Medstaff is assisting with long term part time Psychiatry coverage for an ICE detention center located northeast of Alexandria, LA.

• Looking for a physician that is board certified, or a recent grad ready to sit for the boards, in Psychiatry
• Requires unrestricted Louisiana license, BLS and at least one year of psychiatry experience
• Experience in a detention / correctional or residential setting is preferred but not required
• Part time coverage is needed for Sun-Sat, days, nights, weekends and will have shared call
• Flexibility would be great - let us know your preferences
• Bi-Lingual is a plus, but not required
• Duties include but are not limited to evaluation, formulation of diagnoses and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs
• Includes, family units, urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Also gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy
• Start date is based on time for interview, site visit, acceptance, credentialing and security clearance. Will be a commitment through September 2025, with possibility for long term extensions.
• Health and dental benefits are offered

For more information, please call or text Laurie Vibberts at

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Psychiatry, Mental Health, Detention Center, Board Certified, Psychiatric Care, Louisiana License, Case Management, Bilingual, Public Health Management, Interdisciplinary Team