Psychiatrist for Correctional Reception and Medical Center (84022)

Psychiatrist for Correctional Reception and Medical Center

FL, Lake Butler - Reception & Medical Center West - Lake Butler, FL 32054

Overview

Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Doctoral Degree Travel Percentage None Category Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Psychiatrist for Correctional Medical Center completed US psychiatry residency required

Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our team at Reception and Medical Center located in Lake Butler, Florida 25 miles north of Gainesville.

Practice in a large male correctional hospital providing inpatient services or reception and outpatient psychiatric services. Care for patients with complex comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions.

Lake Butler offers small-town life without being completely isolated and offers short drives to Gainesville and Lake City to experience more mainstream shopping, dining and cultural activities. While Lake Butler is more rural it offers broadband access that is surprisingly strong for a rural area.

This site qualifies NHSC Loan Repayment and has a qualifying score of 6!

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients, works under the supervision of the Psychiatric Medical Director, and provides clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients with psychiatric disorders or other mental health issues.

Qualifications

• Documentation of education as MD or DO and completion of US accredited psychiatry residency program required
• Current license to practice medicine in Florida as a psychiatrist required
• Board Certification or Eligible in Psychiatry required
• Must have an active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as psychiatrist in a clinical setting preferred
• Experience in correctional mental health care or locked unit preferred

Available Shift

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• All full-time Psychiatrists participate in rotational on call approximately every 6 to 8 weeks. The oncall lasts for 7 days / 24 hours per day and is compensated above and beyond the guaranteed annual salary.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: View email address on click.appcast.io please be sure to include a copy of your CV and the best contact telephone number.