Forensic Psychiatrist

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Psychiatrist to join our team at YesCare Corp. As a Forensic Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for assessing the mental health, emotional, and behavioral factors relevant to legal cases. This position will provide expert opinions, consultation, and testimony in court proceedings to help inform legal decisions.

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients on the Competency/Restoration Unit.
• Develop treatment plans and transition planning, including after-discharge care plans and facilitating transition planning/MDT meetings with receiving treatment units.
• Participate in competency evaluations and court testimony as needed, and prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
• Provide medication management to all patients admitted to the Competency/Restoration Unit.
• Consult with legal professionals to provide expert insights and guidance on mental health-related aspects of cases.
• Approve all admissions and discharges into the Competency/Restoration Unit, and approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
• Provide in-service education to the Competency/Restoration Unit staff as needed.
• Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the Competency/Restoration Unit.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement audits and initiatives.

• Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
• Must have 1 year Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Corrections experience preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in the applicable state and certified by the Office of Mental Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit. Current DEA number will need to be provided.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Generous PTO plan.
• 401k with matching funds.
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.