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 a multidisciplinary team, and support the overall mental health program within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to inmates.
• Provide psychiatric crisis intervention for inmates experiencing acute mental health episodes 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.
• Provide mental health education to inmates, correctional staff, and other medical personnel to help reduce stigma and improve understanding of psychiatric disorders.
• Document promptly and properly.
• Provide specialized care for inmates with mental health conditions, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, or histories of abuse.
• Address the mental health needs of high-risk or vulnerable populations such as those in segregation or those with suicidal ideation.
• Conduct regular risk assessments for suicidal ideation, violent behavior, and other potential threats to inmate or staff safety.
• Recommendation protocols for safety and initiate involuntary treatment as necessary.
• 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.
• 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 supervision and/or collaboration to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners where needed.
• Participate in training and educational initiatives for correctional staff, helping them recognize signs of mental illness and understand how to appropriately interact with inmates with mental health issues.
• Provide Call-by-Phone coverage as needed, including after-hours psychiatric care for inmates experiencing psychiatric crises or severe distress.

Requirements

• A current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington.
• Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible welcomed.
• Must have completed an accredited Residency in Psychiatry.
• A current, valid DEA Registration, or be willing to obtain Registration.
• At least 3-5 years of clinical practice; plus, 1-2 years in correctional healthcare; clinical rotations in Residency/Fellowships count to satisfy this requirement.
• Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, and providing healthcare services in a managed care or correctional facility setting is highly preferred.
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required prior to Start Date (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School.
• Completion of an accredited Residency in Psychiatry.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of correctional healthcare settings and regulations.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems.

Benefits

Joining MEDIKO comes with a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth:

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

Pay

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a Part Time (5 hrs per week) position and must be on-site.