Correctional Psychiatrist - Sign on bonus!

Correctional Psychiatrist

Mindcare Solutions has an unwavering focus on achieving successful patient outcomes, harmonized seamlessly with a spirit of innovation. This synergy breathes life into an all-encompassing work environment that fuels collaboration. Rooted in our shared dedication to enhance national psychiatric access through superior patient care, we have nurtured MindCare Solutions into a thriving haven for those who yearn to make impactful contributions and flourish.

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.
• Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to ensure all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• Review, process, and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care.
• Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including processing such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons, and other legal writs.
• Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.
• Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contract.

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Psychiatrist - Corrections is required to have an active and unrestricted license in the state of NM.
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Have excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling.
• This position requires sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Psychiatrist with active NM DEA required.

Compensation:

• Up to $375,000 annually (based on experience)
• $10,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week; flexible hours available.
• Occasional travel required, which will be reimbursed in accordance with company policies.

Benefits:

• In-house Pharmacist available - On Call
• Competitive Salary
• Malpractice Coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (FTE only)
• HSA/FSA
• 401K with 4% match
• Disability
• Life/AD&D
• Amazing Culture
• Maternity Leave

Embrace this pivotal moment - become a part of the dynamic force that propels our shared vision forward at MindCare Solutions.