Psychiatrist

Job Description:

• Behavioral Health Treatment: Collaborate with intra- and interdepartmental staff to provide treatment for behavioral health patients, following nationally recognized standards, and document care using an electronic health record system.
• Clinical Evaluations: Conduct psychiatric exams, write evaluations, and prepare reports.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring they align with patients' treatment needs.
• Specialized Care Referrals: Make referrals for specialized care or additional treatment when necessary.
• Compliance and Standards: Perform duties in accordance with the scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, and American Correctional Association standards.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, including peer reviews.

Location: 
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

Requirements: 

• Must hold a valid certificate to practice medicine in Ohio as issued by the State Medical Board, pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Decision Making, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.

Pay: 
$198/hr.
Flexible weekday Schedule- Weekdays with no nights or holiday shifts required.