What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Facility Physician position at AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Correctional Facility Physician to join our team at AdeIphi Medical Staffing.
About the Position
This is a Contract/Locum position with a correctional facility in Corcoran, California. As a Clinical Psychiatric Physician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face interviews and crisis interventions with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths, including those in multi-tiered housing units.
- Perform initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history, to assess inmate's/ward's current needs and recommend treatment.
- Document all patient-inmate/ward care, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings.
- Monitor inmate/ward progress using SOAPE-formatted progress notes and apply community psychiatric treatment standards and ethical practices effectively.
- Prescribe appropriate medications and follow Correctional Formulary or obtain non-formulary approval as needed.
Requirements
- A valid and active CA Physician license from CA Medical Board/Osteopathic Board.
- BE/BC in psychiatry from ABPN, AOBNP, or RCPSC.
- At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification.
