About this opportunity
UNM Medical Group, Inc. lists this PRN Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center - On-Site opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PRN Psychiatrist – Metropolitan Detention Center – On‑Site
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a PRN (0.01 FTE) staff physician to serve as an MDC Site Psychiatrist. The psychiatrist will provide on‑site psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or clinical services staff. Written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course will be prepared. Staff psychiatrists report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.
Minimum Job Requirements
Graduate of an accredited medical school and completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
Current DEA registration.
Preferably board certified or board eligible to practice psychiatry and has administrative experience in corrections medicine.
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, and ability to work with broadly diverse communities.
Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.
When applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients and staff for treatment planning and regular review of all assigned inmates; provide services for all inmates referred to the Healthcare Unit and for those in the general population needing regular psychiatric/mental‑health follow up.
When applicable, provide psychiatric services for inmates who need transfer to mental‑health facilities, including work‑up and any court‑hearing testimony needed.
When applicable, act as a regular psychiatrist and participate in treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit.
Involve regular staffing and contact with Mental Health Unit staff and supervisor, discuss problem cases, follow‑up and monitor medication, and provide general psychiatric input.
Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit and give individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit; sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
Provide in‑service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
Be available on a scheduled basis for on‑call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
Participate in the Treatment Audit Committee.
Attend meetings as directed by jail administration.
Physical Requirements
Employees must be able to perform the following:
Exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including a human body.
Occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl; frequent walking throughout the site, including flights of stairs.
Maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job.
Occasionally run when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform Basic Life Support (BLS).
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for 0.5 FTE or greater).
Insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Additional perks: tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.
Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment
UNM Medical Group, Inc. endeavors to make our careers page accessible to all users. If you would like assistance completing the application process, please contact the Human Resource Department at 505‑272‑3201 or for accommodation requests only.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Please see below for our EEO Policy Statement.
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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