Active medical practice certificate in Ohio as per applicable state code.
Expertise in behavioral health and corrections-mental health.
Proficient in medical charting and documentation.
Skilled in medication management and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Strong decision-making and teamwork skills, alongside excellent written communication.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with teams to administer and document patient treatment using electronic health records.
Conduct patient exams and prepare evaluations and reports.
Order and interpret necessary diagnostic tests for patient diagnosis.
Manage patient medications and ensure adherence to treatment plans.
Refer patients for specialized care as required.
Follow ODRC policies and ACA standards in providing care.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in peer reviews.
Provide on-call support as needed, included in job responsibilities.
Benefits
DEA fee waiver eligibility for prescribing within government entities.
Malpractice indemnification in accordance with state regulations.
Access to student loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
Comprehensive medical coverage options available.
Free dental, vision, and life insurance premiums post-eligibility.
Generous paid time off including holidays and personal leave.
Parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care.
Continuous education and professional development opportunities available.
Participation in public retirement systems with optional deferred compensation plans.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
Work collaboratively with intra and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for behavioral health patients utilizing nationally recognized treatment standards and documenting utilizing an electronic health record system
Conduct exams and write evaluations and reports
Order and interpret diagnostic testing
Manage medication
Make referrals for specialized care or treatment
Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related American Correctional Association standards
Participate in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews
Provide or share responsibilities of institutional 24-hour on-call as needed (provision of on-call services are included as part of the normal job duties and do not garner extra compensation)
Engage in collaborative agreements, as needed
Benefits of working for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction include:
DEA fee eligibility for waiver if prescribing only for government entities
Malpractice indemnification, as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code
Opportunities to apply for student loan repayment/forgiveness via federal, state, and/or agency programs
Qualifications
Certificate to practice medicine in state of Ohio as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.
Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections-Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Decision Making, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.
