Psychiatrist

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the \"To Apply\" section.

Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) serves as the reception and classification center for all those entering the adult male institutional corrections system, which is estimated to be 400-500 new commitments every month that are then processed on to the other facilities.

IMCC is a multi-faceted facility that employs a diversified professional workforce providing comprehensive services to both offenders and patients.

A medium security general population unit is in operation at IMCC and the Center also runs the only licensed forensic psychiatric hospital in the state, providing inpatient psychiatric and evaluation services to non-adjudicated patients.

An additional unit consisting of 178 medical and psychiatric beds was added in 2007 to meet the increasing mental health and medical needs of the correctional population.

Iowa Medical & Classification Center, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas.

Provides patient care through various delivery methods, including inpatient, outpatient, tele-mental health, consultation, or referral services, based on clinical and organizational needs.

These services primarily focus on pharmacotherapy but may also incorporate evidence-based practices such as psychotherapies, delivered in group or individual formats to address the required level of treatment for each individual.

Adheres to the DOC Preferred Product List as part of patient management.

Conducts examinations and evaluations of individuals to diagnose psychiatric or medical conditions.

Upon completing the evaluation or diagnosis, plays a key role in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans, demonstrating team leadership, and collaborating with the team to determine the appropriate placement within the continuum of care and the specific treatments or programs to be provided.

Completes required medical records and reports to document patient treatments.

Prepares necessary legal and commitment reports and is available to testify in court on behalf of the institution when required.

Attends professional staff meetings and in-service training as needed to maintain appropriate licensure.

Collects data and supports research and quality improvement initiatives.

Serves as a consultant to other physicians on an as-needed basis for relevant psychiatric and medical issues.

Provides teaching and guidance to medical school students, interns, and graduates.

Offers instruction and follow-up on various psychiatric or medical concerns to all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Adheres to Department of Corrections (DOC) Psychiatry guidelines for treatment.

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Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.