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Job description
Overview
Join to apply for the Psychiatrist - Full-Time - On-site role at 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 top-tier, 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.
Compensation & Location
Compensation: up to $175 per hour (dependent on contract/employment type)
Location: Rusk, TX
Schedule: 40 hours per week, dayshift
Position Summary
Correctional Psychiatrist - 40 Hours/week on-site.
Provide administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents.
Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring 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; assist administrative and medical staff in 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 confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to ensure documentation of all services; review status of inmates/residents to verify completion of treatment programs.
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under care.
Read and interpret technical procedures, regulatory documents, and legal/medical instructions.
Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
Respond to crisis situations and participate in preventive mental health management.
Adhere to applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract requirements.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted TX license; TX DEA required.
Maintains CPR Certification.
Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills; sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
Valid Driver's License required.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Malpractice Coverage
Medical, Dental and Vision (FTE only)
HSA/FSA
401K with 4% match
Disability
Life/AD&D
Amazing Culture
Maternity Leave
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Worksite address
lufkin, TX, 75904, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.