Sign upLog in

Psychiatrist

Correctional Medicine Associates

Dahlonega, GA

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$230,000–$330,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Discharge Plans, Disease, Driver's License, Healthcare, Laboratory, Leadership, Medical Assistance, Medications, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Professional Services, Progress Reports, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reporting Skills, Statistical Reports, Statistics
LOCATION
Dahlonega, GA
POSTED
Today
Compensation: $230,000 - $330,000/yr At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking

Psychiatrist

who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Psychiatrist manages the operation and provides overall direction and leadership for the provision of the mental health services in the facility. This position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.

Participate in civil commitment proceedings.

Assess and provide a DSM diagnosis as appropriate.

Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.

Provide a variety of professional services to include counseling, disease process and

central, ordering necessary lab work and reviewing results.

Supervise and provide mentorship to other facility based mental health staff.

Assess the needs of mental health services, collect and maintain statistics and data and

prepare necessary reports pertaining to mental health services.

Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost

effectiveness of mental health related services.

Accept on call status.

Provide direct casework services and individual, group and family counseling to

inmates/residents and their families.

Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates/residents; assist inmates/residents to understand and overcome social and emotional problems.

Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.

Serve as mental health staff liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities and other

events designed to promote mental health services to inmates/residents.

Assist in supervision of inmates/residents, both within the facility and while in

community activities; promote positive community relations and utilize community

services, as needed. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in psychology, or an appropriate degree in a related clinical area and appropriate certification or license (or meet educational requirements for licensing in the state of employment, if greater). Five years clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable position. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

About the Company

C

Correctional Medicine Associates

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder