Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry within 1 year of residency completion.
Active and unrestricted license to practice in Texas.
Current CPR Certification required.
Strong skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling.
Demonstrated clinical judgment and professionalism.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Active Texas DEA registration necessary.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for inmates/residents.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
Create individualized treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy.
Prepare progress reports and assist with discharge planning.
Audit and maintain up-to-date medical records for compliance.
Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings involving inmates.
Coordinate care with other mental health professionals and correctional staff.
Benefits
Competitive salary with malpractice coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
401K plan with a 4% employer match.
Disability and life insurance options.
A supportive and positive workplace culture.
Maternity leave benefits.
Full Job Description
Correctional Psychiatrist
MindCare Solutions, is a leader in comprehensive mental health solutions in various settings: clinician owned and operated. We are seeking a Correctional Psychiatristto manage the operation and provides overall direction and leadership for the provision of the mental health services in the facility. This position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents.
Compensation: up to $175 per hour (dependent on contract/employment type)
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed
Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
Correctional Psychiatrist will maintain up to date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care
Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
Correctional Psychiatrist will work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care
Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management
Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry
Psychiatrist - Corrections is required to have an active and unrestricted license in the state of TX
Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Have excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling
This position requires sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence
Valid Driver's License is required
Psychiatrist with active TX DEA required
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Malpractice Coverage
Medical, Dental and Vision (FTE only)
HSA/FSA
401K with 4% match
Disability
Life/AD&D
Amazing Culture
Maternity Leave
About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a tele-behavioral health company that provides virtual mental health and substance abuse services to patients in the United States. The company's platform connects patients with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through video conferencing and other digital tools. MindCare Solutions aims to improve access to mental healthcare and reduce the stigma associated with seeking treatment. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
