Psychiatrist
Job Summary:
Provide medical psychiatric assessment sand services to inmates in a correctional facility.
Essential Function:
1. Supervise and manage the daily operations of the mental health clinic; serve on
committees as appropriate and conduct staff in-service training.
2. Assess inmate’s mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis
direct the formulation of treatment plans; monitor patient’s progress and modify treatment plans as indicated;
3. Communicate medical orders to the nursing staff.
4. Deliver direct and emergency patient psychotherapy services in
group and/or individual therapy as appropriate.
5. Participate in case disposition and follow-up planning; provide medical case
supervision and consultation.
6. Maintain records and provide documentation associated with services
delivered; certify patients for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric
facility as appropriate; provide evaluations as required by the courts.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.