Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center - Hybrid Telehealth

UNM Medical Group

$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited school, completed psychiatric residency.
  • Active medical license in the state of practice.
  • Current DEA registration required.
  • Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry preferred, with experience in corrections medicine.
  • Meets initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare settings.
  • Alignment with the values of the UNM School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for inmates referred by medical staff.
  • Provide ongoing psychiatric care and treatment planning for inpatients and general population inmates as necessary.
  • Facilitate transfer and provide necessary treatment for inmates needing mental health facility services.
  • Engage in treatment planning for the Mental Health Unit and oversee the psychiatric care provided there.
  • Regularly collaborate with Mental Health Unit staff to discuss patient cases and track medication efficacy.
  • Implement medication management for Mental Health Unit admissions and deliver therapy as needed.
  • Approve admissions and discharges in the Mental Health Unit, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for part-time and full-time roles.
  • Insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life.
  • Tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off offered.
  • 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Summary

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time to full-time (0.8FTE-1.0FTE) staff physician to serve as an MDC Site Psychiatrist. In this hybrid position, the Psychiatrist will provide both tele-psychiatric and onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Staff Psychiatrist will report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
  1. Graduate of an accredited medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
  2. Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
  3. Current DEA registration.
  4. Preferably board certified or board eligible to practice psychiatry and has administrative experience in corrections medicine.
  5. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement
  6. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  7. Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine.


Duties and Responsibilities of a Psychiatrist:
  • Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.
  • Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment and diagnosis, staffing treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to Healthcare Unit. Provide psychiatric services for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow up.
  • Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
  • Where applicable, act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit.
  • Duties include regular staffing and contact with Mental Health Unit staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input.
  • Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
  • Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit. Approve, sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
  • Provide in-service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
  • Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
  • Participate in Treatment Audit Committee.
  • Attend meetings as directed by or jail administration.


Physical Requirements of a Psychiatrist:

Employees must be able to perform the following:
  1. Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
  2. Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; to include walking up and down flights of stairs.
  3. Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job.
  4. Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.


Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package (for 0.5FTE or greater).
  • Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.


Apply TODAY to our Psychiatrist opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly! Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, your interest in correctional medicine, and alignment with the mission of the UNM School of Medicine. Attach a copy of your CV.

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