Experience in behavioral health and corrections mental health
Skills in medical charting and medication management
Strong decision-making and time management abilities
Excellent written communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff to administer behavioral health treatments
Conduct exams and draft evaluations and reports
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Manage and oversee patient medication
Make referrals for specialized patient care
Adhere to ODRC policies and ACA standards
Participate in quality improvement activities
Share responsibility for institutional on-call duties as needed
Benefits
DEA fee waiver eligibility for government prescribing
Malpractice indemnification per Ohio Revised Code
Opportunities for student loan repayment/forgiveness
Medical coverage
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance after eligibility period
Paid time off including vacations and holidays
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities
Participation in public retirement systems and 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.