Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Title: Psychiatrist – Region 3
Location: Chillicothe, OH 45601
Schedule: Weekdays only (flexible start/end times)
Hours per Week: Approximately 16 (minimum 2 on-site day shifts weekly; full-time optional)
Duration: Minimum 6 months, with potential extension
Education Requirement: Doctoral Degree (MD or DO)
Certification: Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Position Summary

The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality psychiatric care to an adult population in a secure behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This is a part-time on-site role with the option for full-time coverage, including potential telehealth support for additional locations.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing management for behavioral health patients.
•    Document all clinical activities using an electronic health record (EHR) system.
•    Conduct mental health examinations, write evaluations, and prepare clinical reports.
•    Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.
•    Manage and adjust medication regimens.
•    Make referrals for specialized services or additional treatment needs.
•    Practice within scope, standards of care, applicable policies, and professional protocols.
•    Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, including meetings and peer reviews.
•    Engage in collaborative agreements when required for clinical practice.

Required Qualifications
•    Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
•    Board Certification in Psychiatry.
•    DEA registration.
•    Doctoral degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience working in secure, correctional, or forensic environments.
•    Familiarity with electronic health record systems.