Psychiatrist

Introduction 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 West Meridian, MS, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 12382 Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a psychiatrist at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. PSYCHIATRIST BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s 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 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account PSYCHIATRIST SCHEDULE Full-Time PSYCHIATRIST POSITION SUMMARY The Site Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients, as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Site 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 Site Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to ensure appropriate follow‑up and support after discharge from the facility. Qualifications Graduate of medical school and completion of an appropriate psychiatric residency Licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi and certified by the Office of Behavioral Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit Current DEA number PSYCHIATRIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by the medical and clinical services staff Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course When applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients: assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned When 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 When applicable, provide psychiatric services for inmates who need to be transferred to Behavioral Health facilities (work up and any court hearing testimony needed) When applicable, act as regular Psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Behavioral Health Unit (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 appropriateApprove, 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 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