Physician (Psychiatrist (Mental Health)

The Psychiatrist at Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark NJ, diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This role gathers and evaluates data from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, including nurses and social workers, to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Psychiatrists examine patients, order and interpret laboratory or diagnostic tests, and provide treatment using psychotherapeutic methods and medications. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care in clinical or correctional healthcare settings.
Must be a licensed Psychiatrist in the state of New Jersey.
Experience providing psychiatric services in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
Experience in correctional healthcare or forensic settings preferred.
Ability to interact effectively with institutional staff, medical personnel, and court agencies.
Performance Expectations / Duties
Develop and implement clinical programs in collaboration with psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Provide a full range of psychiatric services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients.
Analyze patient data and test results to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals to coordinate treatment plans and evaluate patient progress.
Gather and maintain comprehensive patient information, including social, medical, and psychiatric history.
Provide crisis intervention training to staff.
Participate in unit morning reports at applicable sites.
Ensure 24-hour coverage for assigned facilities, including on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Promote positive working relationships with Health Services staff, mental health teams, correctional personnel, and CFG administrative staff.
Comply with CFG Health Systems, LLC employee standards and applicable facility policies, including professional conduct, harmonious working relationships, and timely reporting of absences.
Supervise subordinate personnel, including hiring, workload delegation, training, performance monitoring, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure implementation and oversight of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes and programs.
Comply with NJDOC or facility requirements for time reporting, including swipe system usage.
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.