Physician Administrator 2 AOCI (Psychiatrist) - 20083449

State of Ohio • Lima, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to work full-time onsite at Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI). The psychiatrist will treat a caseload of male patients alongside a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, with clinical support from the central advanced practice provider leadership team, including the state psychiatry director and assistant state psychiatry director. The role is described as offering work-life balance, with a weekday schedule, no nights or holidays, and flexibility based on operational need. The position also includes sharing institutional 24-hour on-call responsibilities as needed; on-call services are part of normal job duties and do not receive extra compensation.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction works to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment. Its mission is to help individuals turn away from crime and become productive members of their communities.

Requirements

• Certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Nice To Haves

• Board eligibility or board certification in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with intra- and interdepartmental staff to provide behavioral health treatment using nationally recognized treatment standards and document care in an electronic health record system.
• Conduct examinations and prepare evaluations and reports.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication.
• Refer patients for specialized care or treatment.
• Perform duties within the scope of practice and in accordance with ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable American Correctional Association standards.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews.
• Provide or share institutional 24-hour on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Engage in collaborative agreements as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.
• Potential eligibility for a waiver of DEA fees when prescribing only for government entities.
• Malpractice indemnification as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Opportunities to apply for student loan repayment or forgiveness through federal, state, and/or agency programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree