Psychiatrist (PSYT)
$582,400–$582,400 year
On-siteChowchilla, California, United States
Chowchilla, California, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$582,400–$582,400 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional Degree
Part TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional Degree
Job Summary
Meet mentally ill patient-inmates for crisis interventions and face-to-face interviews in housing units. Conduct initial mental health evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and mental status exams to diagnose and manage presenting symptomatology. Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings, document care using SOAPE format, and prescribe medication per the Correctional Formulary. Review prior records to formulate treatment plans, consult on complex cases, and adhere to mandated reporting requirements. Make clinical rounds, monitor progress, and serve as psychiatrist-of-the-day for weekend emergencies and follow-ups. Work 20 hours weekly at Chowchilla, CA, with any two days from 7:00am-5:00pm.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed by the Medical Board of California as a Medical Doctor (M.D.)
- Boarded by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Boarded by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP)
- Must be able to provide clinical face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units
- Must be able to climb stairs and walk long distances
- Ability to conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history
- Ability to conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical reviews, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed
- Ability to participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings
- Ability to document all care provided to the patient-inmate/ward, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings
- Ability to monitor inmate/ward progress using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan and Education (SOAPE) formatted progress notes
- Ability to effectively apply community standard of practice for psychiatric treatment modalities and ethical standards
- Ability to perform mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face clinical interviews
- Ability to identify the relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders in order to comprehensively diagnose, assess and manage the presenting symptomatology
- Ability to examine prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's/ward's treatment plans
- Ability to review, examine and diagnose psychiatric patients of all ages and patient records and files in mental health program to determine progress, effectiveness and/or appropriateness of treatment services
- Ability to consult, as necessary, with supervising psychiatrist on unusual, complex, or serious cases, or present such cases to a clinical conference for advice or decision
- Ability to provide clinical consultation to psychiatric staff on unusual, complex or serious problems and cases where technical expertise is needed
- Ability to prescribe medication as deemed appropriate for treatment and utilize the Correctional Formulary or obtain non-formulary approval
- Ability to interpret laboratory results and make clinically appropriate referrals to medical services, as appropriate
- Ability to determine type of psychiatric and general medical treatment needed
- Ability to prescribe changes in treatment when indicated
- Ability to adhere to mandated reporting requirements regarding California Psychiatrists, including, but not limited to, reported child and elder abuse, danger to self or others, duty to warn (Tarasoff) reporting and other confidentiality mandates
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient-inmate's/ward's families and caretakers to enhance effective treatment delivery
- Ability to work in consult with primary care medicine in identifying and managing co-occurring, co-morbid and treatment related medical conditions
- Ability to make clinical rounds and review progress of patients, including assessments in inmate/ward housing units
- Ability to serve periodically as psychiatrist-of-the-day for on-call/call back during weekend and off-hours for patient emergencies, Mental Health Crisis Beds follow up, and 5-day follow ups
- Ability to administer psychiatric treatment with assistance, as necessary, from other health care providers
- Ability to maintain order and supervise conduct of persons committed to the correctional facility in order to prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, clothing and breathing apparatus to prevent injuries and exposures to blood/air borne pathogens
- Ability to participate in committees and Quality Improvement Teams
- Ability to compile and analyze data from audits pertaining to the mental health program requirements
- Ability to provide information (i.e. appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data entry
- Ability to protect and maintain safety and security of property, including documentation of unusual occurrence and inventory control of psychological testing material, reference material, computers, and other equipment
- Ability to give input and help to implement new programs for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of patient-inmates/youths as directed by the CEO/CMH, Chief Psychiatrist, Senior Psychiatrist or designee
- Ability to instruct health care providers, and staff assigned for special training on the principles and practices of psychiatry
- Part-Time assignment
- Location: Chowchilla, CA
- Schedule: Any 2 days 7:00am-5:00pm
- Status: Independent Contractor (1099)
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