Psychiatrist Part Time

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to inmates, including the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for inmates.
• Ensure treatment plans follow best practices and are updated based on ongoing follow-ups.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications for inmates as part of their treatment plans.
• Conduct regular medication reviews to assess efficacy, side effects, and patient compliance.
• Provide Psychiatric crisis intervention for inmates experiencing acute mental or emotional distress.
• Ensure timely and effective treatment to manage self-harm risks, suicidal ideation, and aggressive behaviors.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health and medical needs.
• Mentor and guide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health staff to ensure high-quality care and promote professional development.
• Provide mental health education to inmates, correctional staff, and other medical personnel, helping to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and improve understanding of Psychiatric disorders and their treatment.
• Document promptly and properly.
• Uphold the highest standards of Psychiatric practice, including ensuring informed consent for treatment, respecting patient confidentiality, and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by Psychiatric governing bodies.
• Provide expert psychiatric consultation to other healthcare providers and correctional staff regarding mental health management and behavioral issues within the facility.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts, including audits, reviews, and feedback to improve patient care and ensure compliance with mental health laws, regulations, and facility standards.
• Provide call-by-phone services as needed, including after-hours Psychiatric care for inmates experiencing Psychiatric crises or severe distress.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of California
• Must have (or be eligible for) current and unrestricted DEA Registration
• One (1) year of Clinical experience required (Psychiatry Residency or Fellowship clinical rotations meet this requirement)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry, at minimum; experience or training in Forensic Psychiatry helpful
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required prior to start date (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)