Psychiatrist, Correctional - $325/hr - HOT JOB!!

Company: Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc.
Location: Soledad
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for Psychiatrists for Correctional facilities in California. The Psychiatrist will provide extensive psychiatric services or work in a review, evaluation, or consultative capacity.*Pay Rate-*$325/hr*Work Location: *Soledad, CA*Job Duties*a. Meet with patient for crisis interventions, face-to-face interviewsb. Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history toassess patients current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation.c. Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical reviews, applying suicide risk assessmentprotocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed;d. Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings;e. Document all care provided to the patient, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings;f. Monitor patient progress using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan and Education (SOAPE) formattedprogress notes;g. Effectively applies community standard of practice for psychiatric treatment modalities and ethical standards.h. Perform mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face clinical interviews.i. Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders in order to comprehensivelydiagnose, assess and manage the presenting symptomatology;j. Examine prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other availabledocuments to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the patient'streatment plans.k. Review, examine and diagnose psychiatric patients of all ages and patient records and files in mental healthprogram to determine progress, effectiveness and/or appropriateness of treatment services;l. Consult, as necessary, with supervising psychiatrist on unusual, complex, or serious cases, or present such casesto a clinical conference for advice or decision;m. Provide clinical consultation to psychiatric staff on unusual, complex or serious problems and cases wheretechnical expertise is needed.n. Prescribe medication as deemed appropriate for treatment and utilize the Correctional Formulary orobtain non-formulary approval;o. Interpret laboratory results and make clinically appropriate referrals to medical services, as appropriate;p. Determine type of psychiatric and general medical treatment needed;q. Prescribe changes in treatment when indicated;*Minimum Qualifications: *-- 1 year experience performing similar services-- 2-3 referencesJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $325.00 per hourExperience:* Psychiatrists: 1 year (Required)Work Location: One location

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