Psychiatrist - Correctional Facility

4 weeks ago


Monterey, California, United States AvaMed Workforce Full time

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a highly skilled Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to mentally ill inmates at a correctional facility in Delano, CA.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced correctional environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide extensive psychiatric services, including crisis interventions, face-to-face interviews, and initial mental health evaluations.
  • Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations and participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.
  • Document all care provided to patients, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings.
  • Monitor patient progress using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan and Education (SOAPE) formatted progress notes.
  • Effectively apply community standard of practice for psychiatric treatment modalities and ethical standards.

Requirements

  • Must be licensed by the Medical Board of California as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) and boarded by either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP).
  • Ability to provide clinical face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

  • A competitive hourly rate of $300.
  • A 40-hour workweek with a schedule of Friday-Monday, 7:00am-5:00pm.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging correctional environment.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Psychiatrist looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume for consideration.



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