What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDOC Mental Health Director position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
The Mental Health Director will be responsible for the supervision of certain programs and providers in the mental health field of the Iowa Department of Corrections.
This director will supervise the practicing psychiatrists and psychiatric advanced practice providers, review the work of the psychologists and oversee the operations of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.
The director will work closely with all nine institutions on placement and treatment of complex cases as well as pertinent pharmacy issues, serve on various committees and provide mental education for Iowa Department of Corrections staff .
Other duties as assigned by the department director.
NOTE: Preferred candidates will be board certified psychiatrists with at least three years of correctional healthcare experience
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application.
The Mental Health Director will be responsible for the supervision of certain programs and providers in the mental health field of the Iowa Department of Corrections.
This director will supervise the practicing psychiatrists and psychiatric advanced practice providers, review the work of the psychologists and oversee the operations of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.
The director will work closely with all nine institutions on placement and treatment of complex cases as well as pertinent pharmacy issues, serve on various committees and provide mental education for Iowa Department of Corrections staff .
Other duties as assigned by the department director.
NOTE: Preferred candidates will be board certified psychiatrists with at least three years of correctional healthcare experience
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application.
