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Location:
Saint Louis, MO 63108
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Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Education:
Graduate Degree
Contact Information
Phone:
877-371-1101 or 314 371-1100
Description
MHM Services, Inc., is the leading national specialist in providing mental health programs and services to correctional systems in over 12 states. Offering over 25 years experience, MHM is one of the largest employers of mental health professionals with approximately 2,000 staff and providers including an elite team of over 200 Psychiatrists. MHM consistently attracts and retains the best and brightest mental health professionals by offering clearly defined goals, a supportive team environment and, an appreciation for the importance of work - life balance.
Why Correctional Mental Health? Just ask our Psychiatrists -
• “No reimbursement hassles."
• ´No cancelled patient appointments.´
• ´No office overhead.´
• “Safe and secure work environment."
• “Minimal on call responsibilities."
• ´Opportunity to treat one of the most acute populations I have ever worked with – a lot of genuine, seriously
mentally ill patients.´
MHM is now hiring Part Time and PRN Psychiatrists to join our mental health team and the Missouri Department of Corrections. The Psychiatrist will work closely with other members of the mental health team to provide required care to a seriously mentally ill incarcerated population. Flexible, regular work schedules available.
Current openings in: Bowling Green, Charleston, Farmington, Licking, Potosi , Vandalia and St. Joseph Missouri.
Part Time Benefits Summary: Part Time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for the following benefits –
- Paid Days Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401 (k)
Requirements
Qualified candidates will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry with an active unrestricted Missouri license.
FACTS:
Across the nation, prison and jail populations are on the rise due to tougher criminal sentencing. Coupled with the lack of public mental health resources, the number of inmates entering the system with a serious mental illness has also risen dramatically. 1:100 adults in the U.S. is incarcerated.
Of these, approximately 16% suffer from a serious mental disorder
Additionally, in 2005, 56% of state prisoners and 64% of local jail inmates reported symptoms of a mental disorder
We invite you to explore the many reasons why correctional healthcare has become the industry of choice for so many mental health care professionals across the nation:
Diverse Patient Population
Structured & Secure Work Environment
Wide Spectrum of Psychiatric Disorders
Collaborative Team Approach
MHM Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity.
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