Full-Time Psychiatrist (On-Site)-Correctional/Detention Health Services

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 38 years' experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces.

SRI offers our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Overview:

We are seeking a Full-Time, on-site Psychiatrist to join our team to provide critical services to detainees in custody at the South Texas ICE Processing Center (STIPC) in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Detention Center Healthcare contract opportunity.

IHSC's mission is to provide medical care to maintain the health of individuals in the custody of ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed to providing healthcare services to protect the nation's health, reduce global disease and provide medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings. IHSC is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigorous surveillance and monitoring activities.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by:

• The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and

• Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Required Licensure/Certification:

• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

• Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). Or,

• Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). Within 18 months of hiring.

• Any candidate who is not board certified at the time of hiring must be presented to the IHSC Medical Director for concurrence.

• This position requires privileging by IHSC.

• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.

• Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

• Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

• Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.

• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Duty Hours/On-Call Requirements:

• IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

• This full-time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to return to the facility during non-core hours to provide care.