Psychiatrist part-time
11/4/2009
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Job Overview
Company:
Location:
Base Pay: N/A
Other Pay:
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Health Care
Professional Services
Req'd Education: Graduate Degree
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
   
Contact: Patricia Stanberry
Phone: 786-514-1135
Email: Send Email Now
Fax: 573-431-3083
 
Ref ID: Not Available

Company Overview
Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc., a minority-owned enterprise incorporated in the State of Florida , provides comprehensive medical, dental and mental health services exclusively for inmates in jails and prisons. The level of health care expertise throughout the Armor organization is unparalleled within the correctional health care industry.

As part of our client-centered management approach, Regional Vice Presidents, Systems Administrators and Health Services Administrators have the authority to implement strategies for operational improvements at their facilities. Armor's site-level personnel are authorized to maintain flexibility and act quickly to address clients' needs, while providing solutions that reduce cost and maintain quality of care.

Armor's inmate health care program is designed to reduce litigation risks. We understand the importance of identifying health care conditions that require immediate attention and recognize that appropriate and timely follow-up is necessary. The program was developed with clear objectives based on established policies and procedures, national correctional health care standards and the expectations of our clients.
Job Description




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.

Job Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:


 



  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of mental health diagnosis and treatment.

  • Knowledge of mental health diagnostic and patient care services.

  • Ability to supervise and train employees.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids.

  • Ability to observe , assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress using the SOAP method of charting.

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of mental health services.

  • Knowledge of federal, state, correctional accrediting body standards, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of mental health services.

  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

  • Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.


 




Education and Experience Requirements


 



  • Licensed in the state as an M.D. or D.O. with specialty training in psychiatry

  • Board certified or board eligible

  • One year of clinical experience


 


Working Conditions and Physical Effort


 



  • Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients.

  • Clinical work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

  • Limited physical effort is required.

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