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About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long‑term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver end‑to‑end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence‑based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high‑quality, patient‑centered care is delivered to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.
Position Summary
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.
Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
Prepare progress reports, provide recommendations regarding discharge plans, make case presentations, and assist administrative and medical staff in the development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
Maintain up‑to‑date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to confirm all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care.
Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non‑legal documents, including medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contracts.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted license in the state of FL.
Forensic/correctional psychiatrist experience preferred.
Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills.
Sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
Valid Driver's License.
Active FL DEA license required.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Schedule: day shift, Full time
Compensation: dependent on contract type/experience
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Worksite address
fort lauderdale, FL, 33336, US
Who can apply
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