Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in NY

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217851-MD-NY

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Outpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This correctional facility operates a forensic outpatient clinic providing specialized psychiatric services to adult patients within a correctional framework. The facility includes multiple specialized program areas, including an Intermediate Care Program (ICP) designed for individuals with serious mental illness, as well as crisis, transitional, residential, and special housing units. Clinicians are expected to adhere to applicable regulatory standards and to operate with a high degree of professional independence.

About the Facility Location

New York offers something for everyone from exploring charming small-town communities and scenic state parks to enjoying world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Whether you prefer hiking, visiting local wineries, catching a show, or taking in breathtaking seasonal views, there are plenty of opportunities to relax and recharge during your assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will work full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, providing forensic outpatient psychiatric services across multiple program areas including the Intermediate Care Program (ICP), Resident Crisis Treatment Program (RCTP), Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), Therapeutic Transitional Supervision Unit (TTSU), Residential Rehabilitation Unit (RRU), and Special Housing Unit (SHU). Responsibilities include completing psychiatric evaluations such as 2PC and competency assessments, as well as Court Ordered Psychiatric Medications (COPM) evaluations. The clinician must be self-sufficient in administrative tasks typically performed by support staff and must demonstrate computer literacy including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Strong interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The role is conducted on a large campus; the position requires walking both indoors and outdoors, including stair navigation; reasonable accommodations available.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: Forensic outpatient population including SMI individuals; ICP, RCTP, BHU, TTSU, RRU, and SHU units

• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable

• Census: Not applicable

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable

• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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