Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and clinical supervision for psychiatric services.
• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluations, treatment team consultations, and medical prescription management.
• Serve as the Designated Mental Health Authority for the facility, as required by contract or state/local regulations.
• Direct the development and implementation of psychiatric protocols, including seclusion policies and administration of PRN medication.
• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
• Participate in ongoing clinical in-service training and development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid state license as a Psychiatrist.
• One to two years of experience in direct-care delivery of treatment or clinical services, plus one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in residential DJJ programs, offender treatment programs, group work modalities, child welfare, and substance abuse treatment is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of staff and residents in a participatory management environment.
• Must be able to assist staff in restraining youth using approved behavior management techniques.
• PAR certification preferred.
• Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state.