Physician / Psychiatry / Mississippi / Locum or Permanent / Psychiatry / Locums Job

Location: Not specified

Job Description:

• Provide direct patient care and clinical duties
• Assess patients and provide DSM diagnoses
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Develop and implement treatment programs for inmates/residents
• Perform casework services including counseling (individual, group, and family)
• Supervise facility-based mental health staff
• Collaborate with the onsite Medical Director and mid-level providers
• Evaluate and recommend methods for improving operational efficiency
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings and other administrative tasks
• Ensure confidentiality of patient records and audit services provided
• Provide crisis intervention, emergency medical aid, and diffuse disruptive situations

Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license
• DEA license
• Advanced degree in Psychology or related clinical area
• Appropriate certification or license in the state of employment (Mississippi)
• Five years of clinical experience (two years in a comparable position)
• Valid driver's license

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, including on-call availability

Worksite Setting:

• Detention (ICE) Center housing adult ICE detainees

Compensation:

• Pay Rate Preferred: $225/hour