Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist - IHCS - Jena, Louisiana.<ul><li>City: Eloy</li><li>State: AZ</li><li>Start Date: 2025-04-14</li><li>End Date: 2025-07-31</li><li>Duration: 26 Weeks with option for extension</li><li>Shift: 8-10 hour shifts, 40 hours per week</li><li>Skills: Psychiatry </li><li>W2 Pay Rate: $165/hr as Independent Contractor</li><li>Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.</li></ul>At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include:<ul><li>Competitive Pay Packages</li><li>Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit</li><li>Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental, and Vision</li><li>Federal contract provides $4.93/hr equivalent of benefits paid for Employee</li><li>401(k) with match</li><li>Robust Referral Bonus Program</li><li>24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS</li><li>Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws</li><li>Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable</li></ul> INTRODUCTION The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to: evaluation, formulation of diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs, including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy. All health care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or; 2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by: a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). 3. Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in psychiatry. 4. Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist. 5. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required). REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately. 2. Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). 3. This position requires privileging by IHSC. 4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association . ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES 1. Strong oral and written communication skills. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills. 3. Critical thinking skills. 4. Cultural competency. 5. Integrity and honesty REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities. 2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures. 3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs. 4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. 5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. 6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements. 7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders. 8. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required). 9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. 10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment, electronic health records, web-based training and communications. 11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. 12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. 2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. 3. Provides telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include: ? Working with the patient s local primary care provider (PCP) to coordinate care for any identified medical concerns (patient s local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment). ? Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) software to examine and record the patient s plan of care. ? Telepsychiatry services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental Health Services policy. ? OPTIONAL: Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the state of his/her duty station, to provide out-of-state telepsychiatry services. 4. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. 5. Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions. 6. Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic treatment regarding the patient s mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance. 7. Utilizes the evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and medication management. 8. Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e. Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the identification of risks associated with medication induced movement disorders. 9. Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric Association standards, and legal requirements. 10. Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full range of psychiatric problems. 11. Performs various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, supportive individual and group psychotherapy, somatic therapies (including the use of traditional and atypical drugs). 12. Provides professional, recovery based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic diversity and focuses on empowering individuals to change their own lives. 13. Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising treatment and services. 14. Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduces stigma and unconditionally enhance the quality of life. 15. Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals. 16. Participates in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans to include: ? Quality and appropriateness of services, ? Evaluation of patient-based functions, ? Decreasing the escalation of healthcare costs, and ? Improvement in patient outcomes. 17 . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Scf2IQuVWXkGdeVCR%2f%2fe2Qe" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatrist - IHCS**

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.

VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist in Jena, Louisiana.

**Job Description**

- City: Eloy
- State: AZ
- Start Date: 2025-04-14
- End Date: 2025-07-31
- Duration: 26 weeks with option for extension
- Shift: 8-10 hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Skills: Psychiatry
- W2 Pay Rate: $165/hr as Independent Contractor
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

**Benefits**

- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits, dental, and vision
- Federal contract provides $4.93/hr equivalent of benefits paid for employee
- 401(k) with match
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

**Introduction**

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff, and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

**Description of Duties**

The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to: evaluation, formulation of diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs, including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and gender-specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy. All health care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards.

**Required Education and Experience**

1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;
2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by:
   - The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and 
   - Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
3. Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in psychiatry.
4. Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.
5. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

**Required Licensure / Certification**

1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
2. Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN).
3. This position requires privileging by IHSC.
4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

**Attributes and Professional Qualities**

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills.
4. Cultural competency.
5. Integrity and honesty.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications, and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.
2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.
4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers, and other stakeholders.
8. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment, electronic health records, web-based training, and communications.
11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**

1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline scope of practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and/or granted privileges.
2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
3. Provides telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed.
4. May be expected to respond to and/or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
5. Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions.
6. Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic treatment regarding the patient’s mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits, risks of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance.
7. Utilizes evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and medication management.
8. Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e., Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the identification of risks associated with medication-induced movement disorders.
9. Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric Association standards, and legal requirements.
10. Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full range of psychiatric problems.
11. Performs various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, supportive individual and group psychotherapy, somatic therapies (including the use of traditional and atypical drugs).
12. Provides professional, recovery-based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic diversity and focuses on empowering individuals to change their own lives.
13. Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising treatment and services.
14. Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduce stigma, and unconditionally enhance the quality of life.
15. Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals.
16. Participates in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans to include:
    - Quality and appropriateness of services,
    - Evaluation of patient-based functions,
    - Decreasing the escalation of healthcare costs,
    - Improvement in patient outcomes.

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Position Summary: The dentist provides oral health care for detainees in ICE custody and assists with local dental program management and auxiliary staff monitoring as directed within prescribed policy and accreditation standards. The dentist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the dental clinic including infection control and environmental health and safety. Site location and Schedule: • Jena, Louisiana About Our Benefits<ul><li>Competitive Salary </li><li>Relocation bonus or sing-on bonus</li><li>CME Allowance/Paid Time off</li><li>401(k) with Employer Match</li><li>Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription</li><li>Generous PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays and personal time</li></ul> Core Responsibilities: • Provides primary oral health care including examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and accreditation standards. • Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed twice daily logging and counts. • Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, EPA Radiation Protection Guidance and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection guidance, and American Dental Association recommendations/guidance when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety. • Assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines. • Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for consultation and/or treatment when appropriate. • Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients. • Assists with day to day technical oversight of the dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Local Dental Unit Chief, HSA, and/or designated supervisory authority. • Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues. • Provides annual dental training to local medical staff. • Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner. • Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings. • May periodically be asked to travel to provide dental care at other sites. • Performs duties in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program (e.g. equipment maintenance, supply/equipment acquisition, performance improvement initiatives, training program development, etc). • Adheres to and maintains awareness of all IHSC policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8E8tnhtxar2Hkq69bfesPgy" width="0" height="0" />

**Dentist**

The dentist provides oral health care for detainees in ICE custody and assists with local dental program management and auxiliary staff monitoring as directed within prescribed policy and accreditation standards. The dentist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the dental clinic including infection control and environmental health and safety.

**Site Location and Schedule**

- Jena, Louisiana

**Job Description**

- Provides primary oral health care including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and accreditation standards.
- Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed twice daily logging and counts.
- Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, EPA Radiation Protection Guidance and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection guidance, and American Dental Association recommendations/guidance when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety.
- Assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines.
- Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for consultation and/or treatment when appropriate.
- Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.
- Assists with day-to-day technical oversight of the dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Local Dental Unit Chief, HSA, and/or designated supervisory authority.
- Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues.
- Provides annual dental training to local medical staff.
- Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner.
- Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational, and local duty station meetings.
- May periodically be asked to travel to provide dental care at other sites.
- Performs duties in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program (e.g., equipment maintenance, supply/equipment acquisition, performance improvement initiatives, training program development, etc).
- Adheres to and maintains awareness of all IHSC policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda, and accreditation standards.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary
- Relocation bonus or sign-on bonus
- CME allowance/paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription
- Generous PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and personal time

Other Physician

EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN OPENING IN FERRIDAY, LA<ul><li>BC/BE Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine Physician</li><li>24 hour shifts w/ APP (Mon-Fri)</li><li>EMR: CMR </li><li>ATLS, ACLS, PALS</li><li>12,000 Annual ED Volume</li><li>10 Bed Emergency Department </li></ul> We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?IUXfKYh07vcAUcAZ06dscAd" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Physician**

We are excited to announce an opening for an Emergency Physician in Ferriday, LA. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on providing high-quality emergency care.

**Job Description**

- BC/BE Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine Physician
- 24 hour shifts with APP (Monday-Friday)
- EMR: CMR
- ATLS, ACLS, PALS required
- 12,000 annual ED volume
- 10 bed Emergency Department

**Requirements**

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.