Psychiatrist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full time, Lansing, KS, US. 5 days ago Requisition ID: 12853. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Full‑Time Psychiatrist at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas . We are people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. Psychiatrist Benefits Package Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus Psychiatrist Position Summary The Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Chief Psychiatrist provides clinical direction, general supervision, and training to the site staff, and has other managerial responsibilities. They approve, sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of all treatment plans. The Chief Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to ensure appropriate follow up and support after discharge from the facility. Psychiatrist Essential Functions Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to the Healthcare Unit for those in the general population who need regular psychiatric/behavioral health follow up. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inmates who need to be transferred to Behavioral Health facilities. Services to include workup and any court hearing testimony needed. Where applicable, act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Behavioral Health Unit (if applicable). Duties include regular staffing and contact with Behavioral Health Unit staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input. Provide medication management to all inmates admitted. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate. Approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans. Approve all admissions and discharges into the Behavioral Health Unit, if applicable. Provide in‑service education to the site staff as needed. Attend training and meetings as required. Psychiatrist Minimum Requirements Graduate of medical school and completed an appropriate psychiatric residency. Licensed to practice in the state of Kansas. Current DEA number. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr