Primary Care/Psychiatry Physician

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, five CME days, DEA reimbursement, and subscription to Up to Date.

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatrist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatry services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

Psychiatric Assessment And Diagnosis: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.

Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning And Implementation: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.

Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.

Crisis Intervention And Emergency Services: Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.

Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.

Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration And Consultation: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.

Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.

Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.

Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation And Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.

Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.

Education And Training: Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.

Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques.

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.

Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.

Strong diagnostic and assessment skills, with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and psychopharmacology.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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