Experience in mental health services, particularly in a correctional setting
Strong understanding of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines
Ability to manage involuntary treatment processes
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric consultations and patient assessments
Develop and implement treatment plans for mental health patients
Re-evaluate patients to adjust diagnoses and treatments
Prescribe medications according to established formulary
Manage involuntary treatment procedures and court-ordered evaluations
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams
Assist in preparing for licensure and accreditation surveys
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on mental health
Access to resources for continuing education
Full Job Description
Job Description Job Description:
Provides psychiatric consultations, patient assessments, and treatment plans for patients receiving mental health services. Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness.
Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated.
Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary.
Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating Court-ordered evaluation, and ordering the administration of involuntary medications as indicated.
Participates as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assists the team in developing SNTP, and coordinates with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program, participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting.
Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys.
