Psychiatrist Adult Population Per Diem (multiple vacancies) UCHC Statewide

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Psychiatrist Adult Population Per Diem (multiple vacancies) UCHC Statewide


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry


Department
UCHC MD Coverage Medical


Overview


University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary


Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking Psychiatrists Per Diem for multiple vacancies Statewide, based from Trenton, NJ. The Psychiatrist will provide direct clinical care to state prisoners; functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams; and maintain effective communication with staff and administration.

Duties include:

• Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments (demonstrating a review of the electronic record,psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual, orbizarre behavior) for new admissions to UCHC's Special Needs roster according to established timeframes.
• Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to,emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatryservices, and therapeutic restraint.
• Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessaryincluding metabolic monitoring, mood stabilizer blood levels, thyroid function, AIMS testing, and otherappropriate biochemical monitoring.
• Prescribes and renews medications that are deemed medically necessary within required time frames

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
99H


Salary Details
$180.00/hr


Minimum Salary
100.00


Mid Range Salary
150.00


Maximum Salary
200.00


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Per Diem


Working Hours
19


Standard Hours
19.00


Daily Work Shift
Rotating


Work Arrangement


This position is approved for remote work.

Union Description
Health Care Prof Per Diem


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA.
• Valid Driver's License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
• An ABPN-certified Psychiatrist will receive a salary premium over a non-ABPN-certified Psychiatrist. If the Psychiatrist attains ABPN certification during UCHC employment, the Psychiatrist's salary will be increased to reflect the premium. A Psychiatrist must maintain ABPN-certification in order to retain this premium. If ABPN certification lapses, the premium will be removed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic psychiatry preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST0091


Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants


Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Off Campus


City
Trenton


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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