Psychiatry-Mental Health Physician (Physician #)

Psychiatrist
Location: Auburn and Roseville, CA
Setting: Correctional Healthcare
Term: 6 Months
Shift: Mon-Fri | 37 hours/week
Compensation: $305-315/hour
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency is looking for a psychiatrist that will float between juvenile and adult California correctional facilities in Auburn and Roseville, CA. These positions are 6-month contracts with the potential to extend.
Benefits for a Psychiatrist:

Weekly Pay: $305-315/hour
Malpractice Insurance
Full-service credentialing and licensing department
Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental and hotel booking
Referral Bonus up to $5,000
Qualifications of a Psychiatrist:

~ Current CA, MD or DO License

~ DEA

• BC/BE in Psychiatry
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• 3 years of healthcare experience
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills

Perform psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications while monitoring patient progress.
Provide psychiatric care in intake, clinics, housing units, mental health units, and emergency settings.
Assess patients in crisis, including those at risk of suicide, and recommend appropriate interventions.
Manage admissions, discharges, observation levels, and housing recommendations for mental health patients.
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide timely clinical intervention.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, correctional staff, and community providers.
Review patient records, medication lists, and mental health referrals to ensure timely care.
Evaluate patients returning from outside treatment and implement recommended follow-up care.
Document patient encounters accurately using the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and treatment planning.
Provide clinical guidance and support to behavioral health staff when needed.
Assist with staff education, training, and program development.
Participate in on-call coverage, emergency preparedness, and disaster response as assigned.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations.
Build professional relationships with patients, colleagues, facility leadership, and community partners.