Psychiatrist Part Time

About the role

MEDIKO is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care to correctional facilities. We seek a Psychiatrist who can provide comprehensive mental health care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support the diverse healthcare needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated, evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support the mental health program within the facility.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for inmates, addressing their unique psychological, social, and physical needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications as part of treatment plans.
• Offer individual and group psychotherapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Provide mental health education to inmates, correctional staff, and other medical personnel.
• Document promptly and properly.
• Address the mental health needs of high-risk or vulnerable populations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and make recommendations for safety protocols.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts and provide expert psychiatric consultation.
• Supervise and guide behavioral health staff to ensure high-quality care and professional development.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to ensure psychiatric services are provided in a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California (MD or DO).
• Postgraduate training in General Psychiatry; training or experience in Forensic Psychiatry is helpful.
• Active and unrestricted DEA Registration (or willingness to obtain Registration).
• Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or other settings with underserved patients preferred.
• Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, and providing healthcare services in a managed care or correctional facility setting is highly desired.
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) prior to Start Date.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California (MD or DO).
• Postgraduate training in General Psychiatry; training or experience in Forensic Psychiatry is helpful.
• Active and unrestricted DEA Registration (or willingness to obtain Registration).
• Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or other settings with underserved patients preferred.
• Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, and providing healthcare services in a managed care or correctional facility setting is highly desired.
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) prior to Start Date.

Skills

• Comprehensive psychiatric care
• Evidence-based treatment planning
• Medication management
• Patient education
• Risk assessment and management
• Collaborative team work
• Documentation and record keeping
• Emergency response and crisis intervention
• Therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT)
• Behavioral health supervision
• Training and education
• Call-by-Phone rotation

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Virtual Continuing Education provided and paid for by the company
• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

Pay

The Psychiatrist position is offered on a Part Time basis, approximately 16 hours per week on site.

Schedule

The Psychiatrist position is offered on a Part Time basis, approximately 16 hours per week on site.