Psychiatrist

 $375,000 / Annual Salary

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatrist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatry services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
  

• Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
•  Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
  
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  
• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
  
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
  
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
  
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
  
• Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
  
• Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
  
• Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
  
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
  
• Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
  
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

 Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
•  Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.

Education and Training:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.