Psychiatrist - Correctional Facility

7 days ago


Thornton PA USA, United States Wellpath Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatrist to join our team at Wellpath, a leading provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive psychiatric services to inmates, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Psychiatric Services: Evaluate and treat inmates with mental health disorders, including those with complex and high-risk needs.
  • Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams: Work closely with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure uniformity of mental health services and effective communication.
  • Supervise and Train Staff: Provide guidance and oversight to psychiatric nurses and consultation/training services to mental health and medical staff.
  • Participate in Involuntary Medication: Exercise independent medical judgment in diagnosis and treatment of patients, while adhering to approved medication formulary and notifying appropriate staff of clinical or administrative concerns.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Education: Doctorate in psychiatry.
  • Experience: Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Physician licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment, board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry, and CPR certified.
About Wellpath

Wellpath is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to underserved populations. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are dedicated to creating a work environment that supports the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees and their families.



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