Psychiatrist

NaphCare•Ocala, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to work at the Marion County Jail in Ocala, Florida. The Psychiatrist oversees clinical responsibility for the facility’s mental health programs and works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. The role serves a diverse patient population with complex mental health needs. The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses mental health conditions while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The role may also include medication management, therapy, crisis response, oversight of screenings and evaluations, rehabilitation support, staff education, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted psychiatrist license in the state.
Hold a current DEA registration in the state.
Possess an active BLS/CPR certification; AHA is preferred.
Be certified by a board recognized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills.
Have experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including people with mental health and substance use disorders.
Be able to communicate with diverse individuals, including medical professionals, correctional staff, and judges.
Be able to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
Know applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

AHA-preferred BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions for facility residents.
Provide medication management, therapy, and other evidence-based treatment plans.
Oversee completion of mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others.
Respond to acute mental health crises within the facility.
Support patient rehabilitation and successful transition back into the community.
Coordinate, lead, and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care.
Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards.
Collaborate with correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure staff respond to patients’ needs.