Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Summary :

• Ref : M-PSYT-
• Profession : Physician
• Specialty : Psychiatry
• Job Type : Contract / Locum
• Facility Type : Correctional
• Location : Avenal, California
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 28 weeks
• Schedule : Mon-Fri, 7A-5P
• Rate : $275 / hour Requirements :
• Valid and active CA Physician license from CA Medical Board / Osteopathic Board
• BE / BC in psychiatry from ABPN, AOBNP, or RCPSC
• At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification Responsibilities :
• Conduct face-to-face interviews and crisis interventions with mentally ill patient-inmates / youths, including those in multi-tiered housing units. Climb stairs and walk long distances when necessary.
• Perform initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history, to assess inmate's / ward's current needs and recommend treatment.
• Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, applying protocols, reviewing data, and documenting appropriately. Consult as needed.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings.
• Document all patient-inmate / ward care, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings.
• Monitor inmate / ward progress using SOAPE-formatted progress notes.
• Apply community psychiatric treatment standards and ethical practices effectively.
• Perform mental status exams in face-to-face clinical interviews.
• Identify relevant signs and symptoms of medical / psychological disorders for comprehensive diagnosis and assessment.
• Examine prior mental health records and other available documents to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Review psychiatric patient records to assess treatment progress and effectiveness.
• Consult with supervising psychiatrist on complex cases and present at clinical conferences as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation to psychiatric staff for complex cases.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and follow Correctional Formulary or obtain non-formulary approval.
• Interpret laboratory results and refer to medical services as necessary.
• Determine needed psychiatric and general medical treatment.
• Prescribe treatment changes when indicated.