Physician Administrator 2 CRC (Psychiatrist)

State of Ohio • Orient, OH

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to work part-time or full-time on site at the Corrections Reception Center in Orient, Ohio. The psychiatrist will treat a caseload of male patients alongside another psychiatrist and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Clinical support is provided by a central advanced practice provider leadership team, including the state psychiatry director and assistant state psychiatry director. The schedule is weekdays, with no nights or holidays, and is flexible based on operational need. Institutional 24-hour on-call responsibilities may be shared as needed; these are part of the normal job duties and do not receive extra compensation.

The role provides behavioral health treatment using nationally recognized standards, with documentation in an electronic health record system. The psychiatrist must perform duties in accordance with their scope of practice, ODRC policies and procedures, protocols, and applicable American Correctional Association standards. The position also involves participation in continuous quality improvement activities and collaborative agreements as needed.

The position is permanent and part-time according to the posting, although the description states the selected psychiatrist may work part-time or full-time. Compensation is negotiable. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace. Final applicants are subject to drug testing and a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

• Hold a certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Revised Code.
• Be board-eligible or board-certified in psychiatry.
• Medical, behavioral health, corrections mental health, medical charting, medication management, decision-making, listening, teamwork, time management, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment to behavioral health patients using nationally recognized treatment standards and document care in an electronic health record system.
• Conduct examinations and write evaluations and reports.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication.
• Refer patients for specialized care or treatment.
• Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related 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

• 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.
• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 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 and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed