Psychiatrist, Correctional (1099)

About the role

The Psychiatrist will provide extensive psychiatric services or work in a review, evaluation, or consultative capacity for a correctional facility in Dublin, CA.

Responsibilities

• Leading Psychiatry Services staff (Psychiatrist and NPs and Quality Assurance review/audit staff)
• Supervising NPs
• Attendance and/or facilitation of onsite meetings and trainings
• Operations oversight, scheduling, QA duties
• Policy and Procedures review, input and design
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein
• 2-3 references
• All Psychiatrists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with attention to detail
• Ability to follow through on instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently in a timely manner

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to patient advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the clients, department staff and community agencies

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days a week in facility and remote for remainer of the 1-2 workdays will be considered based on the needs of program operations

Pay

Pay Rate: $295/hr

Schedule

• Hours may vary and are 7:00am to 6:00pm, some are 8- or 10-hour shifts

Additional Information

• Dual role of leading Psychiatry Services staff (Psychiatrist and NPs and Quality Assurance review/audit staff), supervising NPs
• Will NOT be providing direct patient/client care
• Client has an electronic medical record system, so candidates must be computer literate, navigate between various EMR applications including Microsoft products and good key board skills
• Client prefers at least a six-month starting minimum assignment with the option to extend
• Will consider extending if a good fit for the program and locum provider
• Client prefers doctors who have correctional or county jail work experience and previous lead experience is a plus
• Desirable qualifications include interest and commitment in community psychiatry