Psychiatrist - MCC

Psychiatrist Position at Monroe Correctional Complex

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Psychiatrist for the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) located in Monroe, WA. This is a Part-Time day shift position that will require work to be completed onsite at the facility.

As an independently licensed Psychiatrist, this position provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and treatment for mentally ill patients at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC). This position contributes to the agency's mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives by delivering quality health care to the Monroe Correctional Complex. This is done so in a timely and professional manner, providing quality mental health psychiatric services and evaluations utilizing the most current DSM for diagnostic clarification and medication management. The position also participates in crisis intervention, acute treatment, long-term management, Multidisciplinary Teams, and consultation to provide excellent patient care. This role includes clinical oversight of psychiatric evaluation and treatment for all psychiatric prescribers at MCC, as well as healthcare consultation with other clinicians, administrators, and HQ regarding the patients as is appropriate and needed.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It's the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties

Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis based on the current DSM, and medication management for mentally ill patients.

• Assess, monitor, and interpret objective and subjective data.
• Diagnose mental health related symptoms based on the current DSM, and determine mental health outcomes.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Develop psychopharmalogical aspects of the treatment plan and share these with the MDT.
• Ensure continuity of care.
• Implement psychiatric plan of care.
• Analyze and evaluate. Intervene to address new or emerging problems.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment, respond to patient kite requests.
• Initiate and renew referrals and prescriptions for involuntary antipsychotic medications.
• Appropriately initiate referrals for DOC Statewide Care Review Committee (CRC); for non-formulary request of psychiatric medications when current standards indicate the medication would be beneficial.
• Participate in release planning, including prescribing appropriate release medications and assisting in the coordination of pertinent information to health care providers for patients scheduled for community-based care.

Collaborate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Provide effective communication and documentation.

• Develop positive, collaborative relationships.
• Solicit information.
• Ensure that plans to deliver care are implemented.
• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings, the rationale, and plan for actions taken. All documentation will be in accordance with the Health Care Guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of patient care including chart documentation using appropriate format of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected treatment administered, and patient education provided. Assist in writing, evaluating and revising nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans and completes other entries to support the problem oriented health care record.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records as mandated by law, professional standards, DOC Policy Directives, facility Operational Memorandums, and Health Care Unit procedures. Treat any and all health records or health information as confidential and privileged.
• Serve as a treatment resource.
• Conduct or participate in meetings.
• Prepare clinical reports and correspondence on patient progress.
• Consult with headquarters.
• Confer with MDT.
• Assure continuity of care by adhering to protocols of communication when patients transfer.
• Participate in utilization review and quality improvement process.
• Respond to verbal and written requests from offenders and institution staff, as directed, with information or advice consistent with statutes and procedures on health care record confidentiality.
• Read and respond to email daily.

Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Process (CQIP) program and Care Review Committee (CRC) teleconferences.

• Participate in Health Services Quality Improvement activities.
• Participate/represent facility in statewide quality improvement initiatives.
• Practice in accordance with DOC Policy, DOC formulary, and the WA DOC Health Plan.
• Participate in formal clinical oversight.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Complete unusual incident reports as directed, collect data, investigate, and complete reports necessary to the ongoing operation of Health Services.
• Maintain DOC annual training requirements and necessary CEUs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in State of Washington as a Psychiatrist with prescriptive authority.
• Must be Board Certified with a current, valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington and eligibility for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Possess or meet eligible criteria for DEA.
• Must have strong computer skills and be able, among other things, to enter schedule, monitor and track patients information, place medication orders, and communicate via email.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in directing medical operations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from correctional administrator and staff health care professionals to patient advocates and other lay persons.
• Must maintain CME credits sufficient to maintain license.
• Washington State issued Temporary Permit. Failure to obtain a license will result in immediate termination from the position by the appointing authority. Special requirement: must hold unrestricted license to practice as a midlevel practitioner and prescribe scheduled drugs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forensic procedure/experience desirable.
• Corrections experience desirable.

Supplemental Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.

• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.

• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

Important Notes:

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance,