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About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for newly referred inmates identified through intake screenings or provider consults while providing ongoing medication management and follow-up visits for inmates with behavioral health needs. About the Facility Location Georgia offers regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks, natural landmarks, and recreational facilities throughout the region.

This Job at a Glance <ul><li> Job Reference Id: ORD-210221-MD-GA </li><li> Title: MD </li><li> Dates Needed: Ongoing </li><li> Shift Type: Day Shift </li><li> Assignment Type: Outpatient </li><li> Call Required: Negotiable </li><li> Board Certification Required: Negotiable </li><li> Job Duration: Locums </li></ul> About the Facility This county correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and crisis intervention services. The correctional institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions. About the Facility Location Georgia offers regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks, natural landmarks, and recreational facilities throughout the region. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for newly referred inmates identified through intake screenings or provider consults while providing ongoing medication management and follow-up visits for inmates with behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include responding to urgent mental health consults, performing suicide risk assessments, and providing crisis stabilization services in the correctional environment. The clinician will collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team including medical providers, nursing staff, and mental health clinicians to ensure coordinated care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient encounters and treatment plans in the facility's EMR system while coordinating care for inmates pending release or transfer to other facilities. Additional Job Details <ul><li> Case Load/PPD: ~12-18 PPD </li><li> Support Staff: Medical Director, NPs/PAs, therapists, RNs </li><li> Patient Population: All Ages </li><li> Location Type: On-Site </li><li> Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes </li><li> Government: No </li><li> Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)</li><li> Cases Treated: Depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, substance use disorders </li><li> Average Length of Stay: 10-14 days </li><li> Census: Variable correctional facility census </li><li> Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols </li><li> Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols </li></ul> Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are de

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