Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Ohio
Job Reference ID: ORD-210638-MD-OH | Title: MD | Dates Needed: ASAP – 3 month minimum | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: No | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The correctional facility operates as a specialized institution providing comprehensive psychiatric services for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains dedicated behavioral health programs with modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery within the correctional setting.
Location
Ohio features notable attractions including the National Museum of the US Air Force and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with specialty museums and walking tours for cultural exploration. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit state parks such as Hocking Hills and Salt Fork, or explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. The region offers entertainment venues like Cedar Point amusement park and Great American Ball Park, plus dining and accommodation options including historic establishments and unique experiences like Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment within a correctional facility setting
- Conduct detailed psychiatric evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide ongoing medication management for patients with various mental health conditions including severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Maintain thorough documentation
- Participate in treatment planning meetings
- Collaborate with nursing staff, correctional officers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery in the secure environment
Qualifications
- Prescriptive authority required
- Board certification not required
- Government employment not required
Schedule
- Full-time day shifts, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)
- No call requirements
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Start: ASAP with a 3-month minimum commitment
- Job duration: Locums
Clinical Details
- Case load: 12–16 patients per day
- Patient population: Adults (adult males requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in correctional setting)
- Location type: On-site
- Average length of stay: Variable based on incarceration length and treatment needs
- Census: Variable based on facility capacity
- Medication checks/follow-ups per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelines
- Initial evaluation time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment