Psychiatry - Forensic Physician

Job Title: Licensed Psychiatrist
Location: Madison, IN 47250
Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite
Schedule: Monday Friday 40 Hours/Week (Flexible Day Schedule)
On-Call: Not Required (Optional if desired)
Weekend Coverage: Not Required (Optional if desired)
Interview Process: Phone Interview + In-Person Interview
Job Summary
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist (MD/DO) with an active Indiana Medical License to provide comprehensive psychiatric services in a state-operated hospital. The Psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients, including forensic populations, while collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and patient/family education.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Analyze diagnostic findings to determine the nature and severity of mental illness.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Treatment Planning & Leadership
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Review patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to healthcare staff and trainees.
Quality & Administrative Responsibilities
• Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory standards.
• Complete continuing medical education (CME) requirements and maintain professional licensure.
• Support program development and contribute to improving psychiatric services.
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted Indiana Medical License
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• CPR Certification
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Required Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience:
o Leading multidisciplinary treatment teams
o Developing psychiatric treatment plans
o Evaluating and diagnosing psychiatric disorders
o Collaborating with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and social workers
o Managing high-pressure clinical situations and utilizing de-escalation techniques