Psychiatrist

Jena Psychiatrist

Your chance to make a difference! ONLY BILINGUAL PROVIDERS NEED TO APPLY Location: The ICE facility in Jena, LA, officially known as the LaSalle ICE Processing Center, primarily serves as a detention facility for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings. Located in rural Louisiana, the facility emphasizes security and housing for detainees, offering legal and visitation services to support those in the immigration process. Visitors can expect to see the operations of a secure detention center, which focuses on detainee care, legal access, and facilitating interactions with attorneys and family members through visitation services. The facility also provides healthcare, recreation, and daily living essentials to the individuals in its care.

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care within the psychiatric scope of practice.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage mental health conditions, including prescribing psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Conduct telepsychiatry consultations using electronic medical records (EMR) and video conferencing tools.
• Perform psychotherapy and supportive treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic therapies.
• The Psychiatrist monitors and documents treatment progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Participate in performance improvement programs, ensuring quality and appropriateness of care.
• Act as a mental health consultant to medical staff, providing oversight and direction related to mental health care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete and pass all competency tests, training, and certifications required by the facility.
• The Psychiatrist provides emergency psychiatric care during on-call coverage, which includes returning to the facility as needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign medical school accredited by NCFMEA and ECFMG for foreign graduates.
• Minimum one year of experience as a licensed psychiatrist.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the state of Louisiana.
• Must be board certified/board eligible by the ABPN.
• Must have current ACLS and BLS certification or equivalent.

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